Sentence
Lee Smith
Lee Smith (aged 43) was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on 4 September 2023 to 15 Years 110 Days - Life for ABH Assault occasioning actual bodily harm and 18 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Nottingham Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 4 September 2023
- Sentence
- 15 Years 110 Days - Life
- Judge
- Judge Mark Watson
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
10 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| ABH Assault occasioning actual bodily harm | Custodial immediate |
| Having possession of a controlled substance | |
| Possession of offensive weapon without lawful authority or reasonable excuse / Threatening with an offensive weapon in a public place | Custodial immediate |
| Causing an affray | Custodial immediate |
| Rape | Custodial immediate, Life; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Sexual Activity with a Child | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual Assault | Custodial immediate |
| Assault by penetration | Custodial immediate |
| Criminal Damage | |
| Controlling or Coercive Behaviour in an Intimate or Family Relationship | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of rape, assault by penetration, sexual activity with a child, sexual assault of a child, sexual assault, assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) and controlling or coercive behaviour in Leicestershire between January 2012 and December 2022. He pleaded guilty to possession of an offensive weapon (baton and knuckle dusters), criminal damage (property), affray and possession of a Class B drug (cannabis).
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Multiple victims