Ketteridge, R. v

Ketteridge, R. v

The sentences imposed were within the appropriate range for category 2 offences with aggravating factors and were not wrong in principle or manifestly excessive. Disqualification from driving was justified as the offences were facilitated by use of a motor vehicle.

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 or manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the offences were correctly classified under the sexual offences guideline
  3. 3 Whether disqualification from driving was appropriate under the relevant statutory provisions

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were within the appropriate range for category 2 offences with aggravating factors and were not wrong in principle or manifestly excessive. Disqualification from driving was justified as the offences were facilitated by use of a motor vehicle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

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