R v Katie Weeks

R v Katie Weeks

The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; aggravating and mitigating factors were properly considered; the judge's approach to categorisation and adjustment was correct; application for leave to appeal refused.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Katie Weeks
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Child Protection, Appeals
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Child Protection Appeals

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Katie Weeks

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in categorising the offending behaviour
  3. 3 Whether the judge double counted aggravating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; aggravating and mitigating factors were properly considered; the judge's approach to categorisation and adjustment was correct; application for leave to appeal refused.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • application for extension of time refused