Newton, R. v

Newton, R. v

The original sentence of 18 years before credit for guilty plea was manifestly excessive given the facts; the appropriate term after trial was 15 years, reduced to 10 years for guilty plea. The extended licence period of eight years was justified and not excessive.

Parties
Respondent: R; Appellant: John Robert Newton
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Extended Sentences, Dangerousness, Breach of Suspended Sentence, Sexual Offences Prevention Order
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Extended Sentences Dangerousness Breach of Suspended Sentence Sexual Offences Prevention Order

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Parties

R

Respondent

John Robert Newton

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriateness of extended sentence and licence period
  3. 3 Dangerousness of the appellant

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentence of 18 years before credit for guilty plea was manifestly excessive given the facts; the appropriate term after trial was 15 years, reduced to 10 years for guilty plea. The extended licence period of eight years was justified and not excessive.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced.

Orders

  • Substitute a term of 10 years imprisonment for the principal offence.
  • Extended licence period of eight years maintained.