Sentence
Gary Lawrence
Gary Lawrence (aged 53) was sentenced at Exeter Crown Court on 9 November 2023 to 8 Years 6 Months 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
- Exeter Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 9 November 2023
- Sentence
- 8 Years 6 Months
- Judge
- Mr Recorder Donald Tait
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
3 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Making and possessing indecent images of children | Custodial immediate |
| Publishes, distributes, circulates, sells an obscene article | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of sexual assault in Plymouth, Devon, in June 2021. He pleaded guilty to making (downloading) indecent images of children and publishing obscene articles.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power; Breach of trust