Sentence
James McGuinness
James McGuinness (aged 31) was sentenced at Taunton Crown Court on 3 July 2026 to 30 Years for Attempted Murder and 8 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Taunton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 3 July 2026
- Sentence
- 30 Years
- Judge
- Judge Burgess KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
5 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Attempted Murder | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of firearms or ammunition without firearm certificate. | Custodial immediate |
| Possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life or to enable another person by means thereof to endanger life | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of a prohibited weapon / firearm | Custodial immediate |
| Possession of a firearm or ammunition while prohibited | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a firearm whilst prohibited for life, possession of a prohibited weapon (taser) and possession of ammunition without a certificate in Yeovil, Somerset, on 1 October 2025.