JB, R. [2017] EWCA Crim 2494 (14 December 2017)

JB, R. [2017] EWCA Crim 2494 (14 December 2017)

The sentence of eleven years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors, and proper application of sentencing guidelines, including discounts for late plea and totality.

Citation
[2017] EWCA Crim 2494
Parties
Prosecution: R.; Applicant: JB
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 December 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Appeals
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Appeals

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Parties

R.

Prosecution

JB

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of eleven years' imprisonment for multiple counts of sexual assault on minors was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate application of sentencing guidelines for sexual offences involving abuse of trust and psychological harm

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of eleven years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors, and proper application of sentencing guidelines, including discounts for late plea and totality.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence is refused