SC, R. v [2011] EWCA Crim 1332 (19 April 2011)

SC, R. v [2011] EWCA Crim 1332 (19 April 2011)

The interests of justice require a reduction in the loss of liberty due to the appellant's youth, good character, and the effect of the sentence on the duration of registration as a sexual offender. The appropriate sentence is two years and four months' detention.

Citation
[2011] EWCA Crim 1332
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: SC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 April 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Young Offender, Mitigation, Guilty Plea Discount
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Young Offender Mitigation Guilty Plea Discount

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

SC

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Was the sentence imposed on the appellant excessive given his guilty plea, age, and mitigating circumstances?
  2. 2 Was sufficient credit given for the guilty plea and personal mitigation?

Ratio Decidendi

The interests of justice require a reduction in the loss of liberty due to the appellant's youth, good character, and the effect of the sentence on the duration of registration as a sexual offender. The appropriate sentence is two years and four months' detention.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • sentence reduced to two years and four months' detention in a Young Offender Institution
  • sexual offenders registration obligation limited to approximately ten years