Fatima Jama Secures Non-Custodial Sentence for Youth in Section 18 Wounding with Intent case In The Crown Court

Fatima Jama defended a 16-year-old at Isleworth Crown Court who had committed offences at age 15.

The defendant entered guilty pleas to section 18 grievous bodily harm, violent disorder, possession of a bladed article, and possession of cannabis. Notwithstanding this being the defendant’s fifth conviction for a knife-related offence and having previously been sentenced to and breached a Youth Rehabilitation Order with Intensive Supervision and Surveillance.

The court was persuaded through compelling oral submissions and comprehensive mitigation to impose a further Youth Rehabilitation Order with Intensive Supervision and Surveillance despite custody being an option available.