R v Trevor Cator

R v Trevor Cator

The sentence was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features, including the age of the victims, the effect on them, and the applicant's relevant previous convictions. The credit for the late plea was correctly applied at 10 percent.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Trevor Cator
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Appeals
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Appeals

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Trevor Cator

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient credit was given for the guilty plea
  3. 3 Whether the sentencing judge misapplied the sentencing guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features, including the age of the victims, the effect on them, and the applicant's relevant previous convictions. The credit for the late plea was correctly applied at 10 percent.

Court Disposition

application refused