REGINA v ARDZIS CICIS

REGINA v ARDZIS CICIS

The offence was miscategorised as between Category 1A and 2A; it properly fell within Category 2B with aggravating features. The original sentence was manifestly excessive and was substituted with a total of 18 months' imprisonment.

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Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Ardzis Cicis
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 May 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Appeal
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Appeal

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Ardzis Cicis

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing categorisation was correct under the Sexual Offences Guideline
  2. 2 Whether the sentence was manifestly excessive
  3. 3 Whether aggravating and mitigating factors were properly considered

Ratio Decidendi

The offence was miscategorised as between Category 1A and 2A; it properly fell within Category 2B with aggravating features. The original sentence was manifestly excessive and was substituted with a total of 18 months' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Sentence substituted with a total of 18 months' imprisonment