Ketteridge, R. v [2014] EWCA Crim 1962 (23 September 2014)

Ketteridge, R. v [2014] EWCA Crim 1962 (23 September 2014)

The consecutive sentences of imprisonment were within the guideline range for category 2 offences with aggravating factors and not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle. Disqualification from driving was justified because the motor vehicle facilitated the commission of the offences.

Citation
[2014] EWCA Crim 1962
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Nicholas Ketteridge
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 September 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Indecent Exposure, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law Sentencing Indecent Exposure Driving Disqualification

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Nicholas Ketteridge

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of imprisonment was wrong in principle
  2. 2 Whether the offences were correctly classified under the sexual offences guideline
  3. 3 Whether disqualification from driving was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The consecutive sentences of imprisonment were within the guideline range for category 2 offences with aggravating factors and not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle. Disqualification from driving was justified because the motor vehicle facilitated the commission of the offences.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of nine months' imprisonment upheld
  • driving disqualification for 12 months upheld