Curran, R v [2012] NICC 6 (29 February 2012)

Curran, R v [2012] NICC 6 (29 February 2012)

The defendant was sentenced based on the gravity and pattern of offences, breach of trust, number and vulnerability of victims, and lack of genuine remorse, with a substantial discount for timely guilty plea and admissions. The sentence reflects the need for public protection and deterrence.

Citation
[2012] NICC 6
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Defendant: Daniel Curran
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
29 February 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Indecent Assault, Sentencing, Abuse of Trust, Child Protection
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Indecent Assault Sentencing Abuse of Trust Child Protection

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Daniel Curran

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for historic indecent assaults against minors
  2. 2 assessment of aggravating and mitigating factors
  3. 3 application of Sexual Offences Prevention Orders

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant was sentenced based on the gravity and pattern of offences, breach of trust, number and vulnerability of victims, and lack of genuine remorse, with a substantial discount for timely guilty plea and admissions. The sentence reflects the need for public protection and deterrence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Four concurrent sentences of three years imprisonment for offences against X
  • One consecutive sentence of one year imprisonment for offence against Y