One punch killers Flashcards
1
Q
Alan Jewitt
A
- Punched a man in Norwich down prince of wales street
- pleaded self- defence
- Jury excepted plea so not guilty
2
Q
Philip Ward
A
- Doorman pushed a man in Norwich down prince of wales street
- Pleaded self defence
- Successful so cleared of manslaughter
3
Q
R v Gill 2014
A
- Asperger syndrome sufferer punched man and killed him
- Jailed for 4 years which was seen as unduly lenient
- Mother of dead said it was a joke
- However law had to be based on blameworthiness of the offender
