Gbh Sentencing Guidelines Section 20

Hi i got convicted of gbh section 20 gbh without intent in 2007 and like your family member had no previous convictions and exceptional references from university retired police officer headmistress doctor etc.

Gbh sentencing guidelines section 20. For example a person punched somebody and they fell and caused a wound or severe injury. Inflicting grievous bodily harm unlawful wounding offences against the person act 1861 s 20 racially or religiously aggravated gbh unlawful wounding crime and disorder act 1998 s 29. And i broke a policemans jaw he was in plain clothes and i had no idea he was a copper and i got a 12 month sentence suspended for 12 months 250hrs unpaid work and a 2k fine.

For offences under section 20 the maximum sentence is 5 years so a non custodial sentence is more likely. If tried and found guilty in a magistrates court the maximum penalty is a custodial sentence of six months and or a fine. Of the criminal justice act 2003 triable only on indictment.

I recently found out that my fiance was pregnant and we both decided not to drink alcohol anymore. Section 20 is when it s grievous bodily harm without intent. Whatever the circumstances this is a very uncomfortable and concerning situation to be in.

A conviction under section 20 carries a maximum sentence of five years while a conviction under section 18 could result in a life sentence. I had one last night out arranged with friends and got very drunk. Hi the offence category is set by the sentencing guidelines council but the sentencing bracket is decided on the day.

The maximum sentence for section 20 is five years imprisonment. In practice the sentencing range is from 3 to 16 years depending on the circumstances and any aggravating factors. Community order 4 years custody.

How can we help. Causing grievous bodily harm with intent to do grievous bodily harm wounding with intent to do. It is a triable either way offence which means it can be heard at the crown or magistrates court.