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Criminal procedure (sentence) ” common law crimes ” assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm ” imprisonment not only appropriate punishment ” factors to be considered
The tendency to regard all cases of violence and, in particular, those of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm as falling within the scope of those offences where prison sentences are desirable must be avoided. In order to properly exercise his discretion in such cases, the judicial officer will often be guided by such factors as the weapon used, the seriousness of the injury, the nature of the degree of violence and the medical evidence. The factors of mitigation as put forward by the accused will also have to be considered. Imprisonment is not the only sentence which can be imposed in such cases.
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