Jonathan Underhill prosecutes man sentenced to 20 years for manslaughter

20th April 2023

Following a trial lasting some 19 days in May 2022 Draven Jewell was convicted of Manslaughter, Section 18 Wounding with intent and Section 20 Wounding resulting from a short, but violent, incident involving a large kitchen knife outside of the Royal British Legion in Lymington.

Instructed for the prosecution throughout the case Jonathan Underhill (pictured here), initially led by Adam Feest KC, undertook a sentencing hearing complicated by a significant delay to allow for medical assessments to be completed on the 22 year old defendant.

Despite being diagnosed with autism which was said to have a significant impact on his ability to manage and interpret social interactions, Draven Jewell was found to be dangerous and made the subject of a 16 year determinate prison sentence with a 4 year extended licence, under the auspices of a S45A ‘Hybrid’ Hospital and Limitation direction by Mrs Justice Cutts DBE at Winchester Crown Court.

Further reporting of the case can be found here and here.

Jonathan Underhill is a specialist criminal and regulatory barrister. He is noted for his excellent approach to client care, thorough preparation and first-class advocacy and representation at all levels from the lay bench to the High Court and Court of Appeal. Jonathan has been described has having an excellent rapport with both professional and lay clients, focusing on the development of understanding and trust paired with impartial and comprehensive advice and representation.

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