Sentence
Nicola Kerry Ann Priest
Nicola Kerry Ann Priest (aged 23) was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 6 August 2021 to 15 Years for Manslaughter and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Birmingham Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 6 August 2021
- Sentence
- 15 Years
- Judge
- Mr Justice Foxton QC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter | Custodial immediate, 15 Years |
| Child Cruelty to or wilfull assault, ill-treatment, neglect of children in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health | Custodial immediate, 3 Years |
What the court heard
She was found guilty of manslaughter in Solihull, West Midlands, on 9 August 2020. She was found guilty of cruelty to a child between 12 June 2020 and 3 August 2020. She was found not guilty of murder.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Good Character / No (relevant) previous convictions; Abuse of trust / Position of power; Vulnerable victim IQ / Learning difficulties