Sentence
Lance Melville Percival
Lance Melville Percival (aged 64) was sentenced at Guildford Crown Court on 10 November 2025 to 12 Years 6 Months for Rape and 6 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Guildford Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 10 November 2025
- Sentence
- 12 Years 6 Months
- Judge
- Her Honour Judge Harden-Frost
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
4 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Rape | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Sexual Assault | Custodial immediate |
| Assault by penetration | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
THIS SENTENCE HAS BEEN INCREASED ON APPEALHe pleaded guilty to rape, sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice, assault by penetration and sexual assault in Surrey between 2021 and 2024.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power; Vulnerable victim