Adcock, R v

Adcock, R v

The sentence of 4 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive given the basis of plea, the lack of evidence of planning or harm, and the appellant's previous good character. A 25% discount for the guilty plea was appropriate, resulting in substituted sentences of 3 years, 3 years, and 15 months' imprisonment.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Peter Adcock
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 March 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Mental Disorder, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Mental Disorder Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Peter Adcock

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive given the basis of plea and relevant sentencing guidelines
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge properly considered the Sentencing Guidelines and provided reasons for departing from them
  3. 3 Whether the appellant posed a significant risk of serious harm to vulnerable victims

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 4 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive given the basis of plea, the lack of evidence of planning or harm, and the appellant's previous good character. A 25% discount for the guilty plea was appropriate, resulting in substituted sentences of 3 years, 3 years, and 15 months' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentences of 4 years, 4 years, and 18 months' imprisonment quashed on counts 6, 7, and 8.
  • Substituted sentences of 3 years, 3 years, and 15 months' imprisonment respectively.