Sentence
John R Gardner
John R Gardner (aged 46) was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on 19 January 2022 to 10 Years for Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and 4 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Northampton Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 19 January 2022
- Sentence
- 10 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 12 years
- Judge
- Judge David Herbert QC
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Assault of a child under 13 by penetration | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to assault of a girl under 13 by penetration, sexual assault of a girl under 13 and inciting a girl aged under 13 to engage in sexual activity in Kettering, Northamptonshire, between 2007 and 2014.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Early Plea / Timely Plea IQ / Learning difficulties