Sentence
Declan James O'Donnell
Declan James O'Donnell (aged 23) was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on 19 May 2023 to 23 Years - Life for Murder. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Nottingham Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 19 May 2023
- Sentence
- 23 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge James Sampson
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, 23 Years Life |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of murder in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, on 10 February 2022. He had pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Protracted / prolonged - involving several acts of violence; Mental Health - Alcoholism / Alcohol dependence