R v Tomasz Baginski

R v Tomasz Baginski

The sentencing judge erred in aggravating the sentence based on abuse of trust, as the appellant did not have a significant responsibility towards the complainant. The sentence on count 2 was manifestly excessive and should be reduced to 12 months. The decision not to suspend the sentence was within the judge's discretion and not erroneous.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Tomasz Baginski
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Abuse of Trust, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Abuse of Trust Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Tomasz Baginski

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in aggravating the sentence based on abuse of trust
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  3. 3 Whether a custodial sentence should have been suspended

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge erred in aggravating the sentence based on abuse of trust, as the appellant did not have a significant responsibility towards the complainant. The sentence on count 2 was manifestly excessive and should be reduced to 12 months. The decision not to suspend the sentence was within the judge's discretion and not erroneous.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence on count 2 quashed and substituted with 12 months' imprisonment
  • Appeal on suspension of sentence dismissed