Sentence
Melvin Oliver Gourlay
Melvin Oliver Gourlay (aged 40) was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 20 February 2023 to 15 Years for Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent and 6 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Birmingham Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 20 February 2023
- Sentence
- 15 Years
- Judge
- Judge H Kubik KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
4 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate |
| Threatening or having an article with blade or point or offensive weapon in public, private or on school premises | Custodial immediate |
| Common Assault / Assault by beating | |
| Unlawful (malicious) wounding | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of unlawful wounding and possession of an offensive weapon in Solihull, West Midlands, on 30 October 2020. He was found not guilty of wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Offence committed whilst on bail