R v Paul Wright

R v Paul Wright

The sentence of 28 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating factors, sustained nature of offending, breach of trust, and previous sexual convictions. Immediate custody was justified due to the seriousness of the offences and ongoing risk to children.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Paul Wright
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 December 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Appeal, Child Protection
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Appeal Child Protection

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Paul Wright

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for sexual assault and sexual communication with a child was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentence should have been suspended

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 28 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating factors, sustained nature of offending, breach of trust, and previous sexual convictions. Immediate custody was justified due to the seriousness of the offences and ongoing risk to children.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of 28 months' imprisonment on count 1 upheld
  • concurrent sentence of ten months' imprisonment on count 2 upheld