Sentence
John Paul Berry
John Paul Berry (aged 32) was sentenced at Court of Appeal Criminal Division on 7 May 2021 to 15 Years for Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Court of Appeal Criminal Division
- Sentenced
- 7 May 2021
- Sentence
- 15 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 20 years
- Judge
- Lady Justice Macur, Mrs Justice Yip and Mrs Justice Foster
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
His original sentence of 9-years imprisonment (Chelmsford Crown Court 2/11/2020) was increased to 15-years imprisonment with an extended licence of 5-years after the Court of Appeal found it was unduly lenient and ruled that he is a dangerous offender. He was found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent in Dunmow, Essex, on 24 July 2017.