Sentence
Michael Benjamin Levy
Michael Benjamin Levy (aged 39) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 4 September 2023 to 18 Years for Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and 12 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 4 September 2023
- Sentence
- 18 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 23 years
- Judge
- Judge Guy Mathieson
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
7 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Rape | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual Assault | Custodial immediate |
| Assault by penetration | Custodial immediate |
| Assault of a child under 13 by penetration | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty (at a trial in March 2023) of assault of a child aged under 13 by penetration, sexual assault of a child aged under 13, causing or inciting a child aged under 13 to engage in sexual activity between 2019 and 2021. He was found guilty (at a trial in July 2023) of rape, assault by penetration, sexual assault and causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent in January 2023.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Offence committed whilst on bail