A person having an unsheathed knife with him, and who used it to kill another, albeit otherwise in self-defence must still expect a custodial sentence. The knife had been obtained before any confrontation. 3-4 years was the correct sentence.
Citations:
Times 18-May-1999
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.85382
