Elphicke, R. v

Elphicke, R. v

The judge was entitled to find the applicant's conduct involved Category 2 harm and an abuse of trust, and to impose consecutive custodial sentences. The overall sentence of two years' immediate imprisonment was not manifestly excessive, and there was no basis for appellate interference with the refusal to suspend the sentence.

Parties
Applicant: Charles Elphicke; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 March 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Assault, Sentencing, Abuse of Trust, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sexual Assault Sentencing Abuse of Trust Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Charles Elphicke

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in categorising harm and culpability under the Sentencing Council Guideline for Sexual Offences
  3. 3 Whether the judge was correct in finding abuse of trust and vulnerability as aggravating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to find the applicant's conduct involved Category 2 harm and an abuse of trust, and to impose consecutive custodial sentences. The overall sentence of two years' immediate imprisonment was not manifestly excessive, and there was no basis for appellate interference with the refusal to suspend the sentence.

Court Disposition

Permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused