Sentence
John Devine
John Devine (aged 52) was sentenced at Salisbury Crown Court on 18 April 2023 to 12 Years for Attempting to cause a child to watch a sexual act and 8 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Salisbury Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 18 April 2023
- Sentence
- 12 Years
- Judge
- Judge Barnett (The Honorary Recorder of Salisbury)
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
5 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Attempting to cause a child to watch a sexual act | Custodial immediate |
| Making and possessing indecent images of children | Custodial immediate |
| Attempting to cause or incite a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Distributing indecent images of children | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Attempted sexual communication with a child | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He pleaded guilty to making indecent images of a child (category A, category B and category C), distributing indecent images of a child (category A and category C), attempted sexual communication with a child, attempting to cause a child to engage in (penetrative) sexual activity and attempting to cause a child to look at an image of sexual activity in Wiltshire between 2 September 2021 and 1 October 2021.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
On licence / supervision at the time of the offence