R v Kieron Mead
The judge double counted the persistent nature of the offending by using it both to move into the category 3A range and to uplift the sentence for totality, resulting in a manifestly excessive sentence. An overall sentence within the category 3A range was appropriate, reflecting persistence and timing, but not warranting the original sentence imposed.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Kieron Mead
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 25 June 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced
- Legal Topics
- Breach of Sexual Harm Prevention Order, Sentencing Guidelines, Persistent Breach, Totality Principle
Case Brief
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Parties
Rex
Prosecution
Kieron Mead
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in categorising each breach as culpability A
- 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
- 3 Appropriate application of sentencing guidelines for multiple breaches
Ratio Decidendi
The judge double counted the persistent nature of the offending by using it both to move into the category 3A range and to uplift the sentence for totality, resulting in a manifestly excessive sentence. An overall sentence within the category 3A range was appropriate, reflecting persistence and timing, but not warranting the original sentence imposed.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced
Orders
- Sentence on count 6 reduced to 17 months' imprisonment
- Sentences on counts 1 to 5 remain at 12 months' imprisonment, to run concurrently
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