Sentence
Zechariah Nelson
Zechariah Nelson (aged 19) was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 20 July 2023 to 11 Years 109 Days - Life for Manslaughter and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Birmingham Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 20 July 2023
- Sentence
- 11 Years 109 Days - Life
- Judge
- Judge Simon Drew KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter | Custodial immediate, Life |
| Unlawfully and maliciously wounding or causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) with intent | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of an article with a blade or a sharp point in a public place / possessing a bladed article | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of manslaughter in Birmingham, West Midlands, on 30 October 2022. He was found not guilty of murder.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Age / Youth and immaturity of the offender; Mental Health Disorder / Antisocial Personality Disorder / PTSD / Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD); Gang related / Fighting between rival groups