Wright, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1583 (10 December 2024)

Wright, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1583 (10 December 2024)

The sentence of 28 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, aggravating factors, previous convictions, and the need to reflect the totality of the offending. Immediate custody was justified and a suspended sentence was not appropriate.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 1583
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Paul Wright
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 December 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence, Sexual Harm Prevention Order, Notification Requirements
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence Sexual Harm Prevention Order Notification Requirements

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Paul Wright

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentence should have been suspended
  3. 3 Proper categorisation of the offending under sentencing guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 28 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, aggravating factors, previous convictions, and the need to reflect the totality of the offending. Immediate custody was justified and a suspended sentence was not appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against sentence dismissed
  • Sexual Harm Prevention Order for 20 years upheld