Sentence
Frankie Smith
Frankie Smith (aged 20) was sentenced at Court of Appeal Criminal Division on 15 March 2022 to 12 Years for Causing or allowing a child or vulnerable adult to die or suffer serious physical harm. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Court of Appeal Criminal Division
- Sentenced
- 15 March 2022
- Sentence
- 12 Years
- Judge
- President of the Queen's Bench Division, Mr Justice Sweeney and Mr Justice Jeremy Baker
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Causing or allowing a child or vulnerable adult to die or suffer serious physical harm | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
Her original sentence✓ Saved term of 8-years imprisonment was increased to 12-years imprisonment after the Court of Appeal ruled it unduly lenient. She was found guilty of causing or allowing the death of a child in Keighley, West Yorkshire, on 22 September 2020. She was found not guilty of murder.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power; Vulnerable victim; Persistent / Lengthy / prolonged incident / prolonged period of time IQ / Learning difficulties