Inciting lewd conduct lands Mr. X in serious trouble....
Yesterday, 30th September, whilst admitting a charge of inciting lewd conduct on 2 counts, the defendant has sought to shift some of the blame over to his victims thus extending the hearing at Crown Court since the complainants will now be required to give evidence. The presiding judge warns that any credit for his guilty plea will now likely be eroded somewhat as he already stands convicted by his own admission.
The case, bought by the Crown Prosecution Service arises from an incident at a swimming pool where a man proceeded to make remarks of a serious sexual nature to 2 young girls aged 11 and 12. On reporting the incident to the duty lifeguard an arrest was duly made and the man interviewed. In an attempt to lessen the impact of his crime the defendant accuses his victims of initiating a dialogue consisting of a sexual nature.
Today, 1st October, an about turn as the defendant submits to the court that he now fully admits all the charges against him - the girls will not be required to give evidence, however the judge warns the defendant any credit will be limited. All that remains now is for the judge to pass sentence, but not before reports from the probation service are filed to ascertain to what level the defendant may be a danger to public safety. The case is adjourned until 13th November.
Inciting lewd conduct of a minor is punishable by a significant jail term.
CPS reference here:
Yesterday, 30th September, whilst admitting a charge of inciting lewd conduct on 2 counts, the defendant has sought to shift some of the blame over to his victims thus extending the hearing at Crown Court since the complainants will now be required to give evidence. The presiding judge warns that any credit for his guilty plea will now likely be eroded somewhat as he already stands convicted by his own admission.
The case, bought by the Crown Prosecution Service arises from an incident at a swimming pool where a man proceeded to make remarks of a serious sexual nature to 2 young girls aged 11 and 12. On reporting the incident to the duty lifeguard an arrest was duly made and the man interviewed. In an attempt to lessen the impact of his crime the defendant accuses his victims of initiating a dialogue consisting of a sexual nature.
Today, 1st October, an about turn as the defendant submits to the court that he now fully admits all the charges against him - the girls will not be required to give evidence, however the judge warns the defendant any credit will be limited. All that remains now is for the judge to pass sentence, but not before reports from the probation service are filed to ascertain to what level the defendant may be a danger to public safety. The case is adjourned until 13th November.
Inciting lewd conduct of a minor is punishable by a significant jail term.
CPS reference here:
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