Knowles, R. v [2011] EWCA Crim 3102 (16 December 2011)

Knowles, R. v [2011] EWCA Crim 3102 (16 December 2011)

Given the appellant's history, lack of engagement with supervision, and the context of the breach, the custodial sentence of 14 months was justified and not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Citation
[2011] EWCA Crim 3102
Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: William Anthony Knowles
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 December 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Breach of Sexual Offences Prevention Order, Sentencing, Public Protection, Risk Assessment
Criminal Law Breach of Sexual Offences Prevention Order Sentencing Public Protection Risk Assessment

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

William Anthony Knowles

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 14-month custodial sentence for breach of a Sexual Offences Prevention Order was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

Given the appellant's history, lack of engagement with supervision, and the context of the breach, the custodial sentence of 14 months was justified and not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Appeal against sentence dismissed