The offence of wounding with intent will almost inevitably attract an immediate custodial sentence and even where the act was an over-reaction in self-defence. The offence was also an offence for which a second conviction would attract a life sentence.
Citations:
Times 28-Dec-1998
Statutes:
Offences Against the Person Act 1861 18, Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 2
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.86713