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CPS North East - Domestic Abuse prosecutions - March 2021

… for two years. The Defendant was convicted at the Crown Court of Affray and breach of restraining order after he … The Defendant was convicted after trial at the Crown Court of Voyeurism after he concealed a phone which recorded … order for six months with a curfew for four weeks. The court announced that the restraining order would remain in …

UPDATED WITH SENTENCE: Former police officer jailed after having sex with woman during 999 call to her home

… the public while on duty. On 1 February at Chester Crown Court, he was convicted of one count of misconduct in public … to three-and-a-half years' imprisonment at the same court on 5 April.  A restraining order, banning Masterson … one charge of misconduct in public office at Chester Crown Court on 1 February.  On 5 April, he was sentenced to three …

Victims and Witnesses: CPS Commitments to Support

… will consider whether it is appropriate to ask the court to keep the defendant in custody. Important … witnesses. Alternatively, the prosecutor may ask the court to impose conditions of bail . 8. Prosecutors will be … enable people to maintain the maximum possible level of independence, choice and control. 64. Prosecutors will not be …

Deaths in Custody, including following contact with the police

CPS publishes prosecution data for first quarter of 2021/22

… decrease is mainly driven by a reduction in magistrates’ court cases, with the number of outstanding Crown Court cases rising to 70,011 on 30 June. Completed rape … driven by more completed prosecutions in magistrates’ court, which reflects the tireless efforts of our staff …

Inquiries and reviews – statutory and independent, child and adult safeguarding, domestic homicide, and offensive weapons homicide

Hate crime conviction rates in the South East amongst highest in the country

… or disability can also be given stiffer sentences by the court.  These “uplifted” sentences can range from extended … happened to you and the impact it has had on your life in court, we may be able to apply for special measures to enable … or disability can also be given stiffer sentences by the court.  These “uplifted” sentences can range from extended …

Violence Against Women and Girls

… indictable-only offence which must be tried in the Crown Court. Accordingly the decision to charge must be made by a … Board area A Review of Specialist Domestic Violence Court systems (SDVCs) Evaluation of Domestic Violence Pilot … indictable-only offence which must be tried in the Crown Court. Accordingly the decision to charge must be made by a …

Carlisle women sentenced for stealing from housebound man

… but later pleaded guilty. On 7 June 2024 at Carlisle Crown Court, Lisa Nunn was sentenced to nine months' imprisonment … imprisonment. Kelly Bowman was today sentenced at the same court. Paul Robinson, Senior Crown Prosecutor for CPS North … can have a devastating impact on a person's confidence and independence, so we will continue to work with the police to …

Former Met officers jailed for conspiracy to share child sexual images

… both sentenced today (28 July 2023) at Southwark Crown Court. Laxton was jailed for five years and nine months, and … both sentenced today (28 July 2023) at Southwark Crown Court. Laxton was jailed for five years and nine months, and …