Top Rape Defence Barrister

An offence of sexual assault, although a bad offence within its category, did not justify the imposition of an extended sentence. A sentence of two years’ imprisonment was substituted.

A total sentence of seven years’ imprisonment with an extended licence period of two years imposed on an offender following his pleas of guilty to three counts of sexual assault was manifestly excessive and was reduced to six years’ imprisonment; further, the extended licence period was not warranted.