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I didnt want to pass your post by and not respond. As you've said, each case is different, my person was sentenced for Attempting to incite sexual activity with a child. He received quite a severe sentence.
If you look on at the sentencing guidelines it will explain the ranges, categories and associated sentence ranging. For the attempting to incite charge two of the main considerations are the age of the child and the category of sexual activity incited. There are aggregating and mitigating factors that will also impact the out come. I have seen cases on her be suspended up to about 4 years in prison.
The most important thing for him to be focusing on now is working with his solicitor on anything else they feel is relevant - Character references, any work he's done on himself, mitigating factors. To be blunt, he should also start considering preparing practical elements should receive a custodial (I'm not saying this because I think it will happen but because there is a possibility - Your solicitor should be able to advise of possible outcomes).
If you look on at the sentencing guidelines it will explain the ranges, categories and associated sentence ranging. For the attempting to incite charge two of the main considerations are the age of the child and the category of sexual activity incited. There are aggregating and mitigating factors that will also impact the out come. I have seen cases on her be suspended up to about 4 years in prison.
The most important thing for him to be focusing on now is working with his solicitor on anything else they feel is relevant - Character references, any work he's done on himself, mitigating factors. To be blunt, he should also start considering preparing practical elements should receive a custodial (I'm not saying this because I think it will happen but because there is a possibility - Your solicitor should be able to advise of possible outcomes).
My ex had similar charges and I don't like to give false hope as I think he was lucky to get a very fair judge, but he got 16 months suspended plus 10 year SHPO (Internet based and no unsupervised contact with under 18s). Plus 35 hours of learning/rehabilitation and 280 hours community service.
I found this page quite useful in understanding the charge and how sentencing is applied.
https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/magistrates-court/item/sexual-activity-with-a-child/
https://www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk/offences/magistrates-court/item/sexual-activity-with-a-child/
I became an ex on the day of the knock
but I agree with the last post. Have a look at sentencing guidelines and .... prepare for custodial. I wish my ex had been honest with me as I would have got myself and the children prepared for what was ahead. I was told nothing so I didn't know anything until sentencing.
Al cases vary as do the judges but they are coming down hard on these cases.
I wish I had been more prepared so my advice is to get organised with the practical things. Be kind to yourself
but I agree with the last post. Have a look at sentencing guidelines and .... prepare for custodial. I wish my ex had been honest with me as I would have got myself and the children prepared for what was ahead. I was told nothing so I didn't know anything until sentencing.
Al cases vary as do the judges but they are coming down hard on these cases.
I wish I had been more prepared so my advice is to get organised with the practical things. Be kind to yourself