Cook, R. v

Cook, R. v

The sentencing judge mis-categorised the offence; Category 3A was appropriate given the absence of a real child and the nature of incitement. The correct sentence, after credit for guilty plea, is 14 months' imprisonment.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Jacob Cook
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 March 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Appeal, Mis Categorisation
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Appeal Mis Categorisation

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Jacob Cook

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge mis-categorised the offence under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 guidelines
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for inciting a child to engage in sexual activity where no real child was involved

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge mis-categorised the offence; Category 3A was appropriate given the absence of a real child and the nature of incitement. The correct sentence, after credit for guilty plea, is 14 months' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Sentence on count 1 reduced to 14 months' imprisonment
  • Immediate release of appellant