Stott, R v [2017] EWCA Crim 370 (24 February 2017)

Stott, R v [2017] EWCA Crim 370 (24 February 2017)

The extended sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive; the finding of dangerousness was justified based on repeated serious sexual offending against vulnerable young girls and the appellant's inability to control his behaviour; the sentence on count 9 exceeded the statutory maximum and was reduced accordingly.

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Citation
[2017] EWCA Crim 370
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Shane Michael Stott
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Extended Sentence, Young Offenders, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Dangerousness Extended Sentence Young Offenders Totality Principle

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Shane Michael Stott

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the extended sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the finding of dangerousness was justified
  3. 3 Whether the sentence on count 9 exceeded statutory maximum

Ratio Decidendi

The extended sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive; the finding of dangerousness was justified based on repeated serious sexual offending against vulnerable young girls and the appellant's inability to control his behaviour; the sentence on count 9 exceeded the statutory maximum and was reduced accordingly.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence of eight months' detention on count 9 quashed and substituted with four months' detention
  • All other sentences remain unaltered