Derby Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 65 verdicts at Derby Crown Court (Derby, Derby). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Zac Newman

Murder

July 5, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years

Zac Newman, 27, drove a three-tonne van into a crowd of pedestrians in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, on December 16, 2023, after drinking alcohol and taking cocaine. This act killed Sam Wilson, 26, and injured two others, Sean Cardwell and Daniel Rowley, in what was described as a deliberate revenge attack following an altercation earlier that night.

Found guilty of murder, wounding with intent, and attempted wounding with intent. Judge Mr Shaun Smith KC noted that Newman showed no remorse, intended to cause serious harm, and 'weaponised' the van in revenge for an earlier altercation. Defence claimed remorse, but judge rejected this.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Darren Hall

Murder

December 19, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years

Darren Hall murdered his ex-partner Sarah Henshaw, 31, by attacking her during an argument at her home in Norman Street, Ilkeston, on June 20, 2023. He drove her body 20 miles and dumped it in woodland near a lay-by on the westbound A617 near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Hall used Ms Henshaw's phone to send texts suggesting she was alive, disposed of her belongings, and lied to police. The judge determined he likely strangled her and acted to cover up the crime.

Found guilty of murder after a two-week trial. Judge noted no genuine remorse and prior violence in the relationship. He trembled during sentencing and had no previous convictions.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Rachael Boardman

Causing death by dangerous driving

November 22, 2023

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment and 13 years driving disqualification

On September 10, 2022, Rachael Boardman was driving a Peugeot 206 with passengers Dominic Fryer and Michael Osborne after a party where she had been drinking heavily, taken cocaine, and smoked cannabis. She failed to negotiate a bend on Lullington Road in Overseal, causing the car to leave the road and collide head-on with a tree. This resulted in the death of Dominic Fryer, who was not wearing a seat belt, and serious injuries to Michael Osborne. Boardman herself sustained injuries including 16 fractured ribs, a punctured lung, and a dislocated hip.

Pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injuries by dangerous driving. Had alcohol, cocaine, and cannabis in her system. Expressed remorse in a letter to the judge, stating her guilt and remorse will remain forever. Her children were placed in foster care as a result.

Sources: staffordshire-live.co.uk

Craig Crouch

Murder

August 4, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 28 years

Craig Crouch murdered his 10-month-old stepson, Jacob Crouch, by inflicting a vicious fatal attack that resulted in 39 rib fractures, 19 visible bruises, and internal injuries comparable to those from a car crash. The incident occurred at their home in Linton, near Swadlincote in Derbyshire, and Jacob was found dead in his cot on December 30, 2020.

Found guilty of murdering his 10-month-old stepson and three counts of child cruelty. The judge stated that he caused acute physical and mental suffering and showed no remorse.

Sources: staffordshire-live.co.uk

Gemma Barton

Causing or allowing the death of a child

August 4, 2023

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Gemma Barton caused or allowed the death of her 10-month-old son, Jacob Crouch, who suffered severe injuries including 39 rib fractures, 19 bruises, and internal injuries comparable to those from a car crash. The incident occurred at their home in Linton, near Swadlincote in Derbyshire, and Jacob was found dead in his cot on December 30, 2020.

Jailed for causing or allowing the death of her son and one count of child cruelty.

Sources: staffordshire-live.co.uk

Georgina Hodson

Speeding

July 27, 2023

Sentence: Fined £484, ordered to pay £90 costs and £193 victim surcharge, and licence endorsed with six penalty points

Georgina Hodson, 27, of The Castle Way, Willington, was speeding at 53mph in a 30mph limit in Brick Kiln Lane, Morley, on May 3, 2023.

Daria Bartkowiak

Speeding

July 27, 2023

Sentence: Fined £60, ordered to pay £100 costs and £34 victim surcharge, and licence endorsed with three penalty points

Daria Bartkowiak, 34, of Rose Hill, Woodville, Swadlincote, was speeding at 47mph in a 40mph limit in Warwick Avenue, Derby, on March 19, 2021.

Ebrima Sillah

Driving without insurance

July 27, 2023

Sentence: Fined £825, ordered to pay £85 costs and £83 victim surcharge, and licence endorsed with six penalty points

Ebrima Sillah, 45, of Twyford Road, Barrow-on-Trent, was driving without insurance in Twyford Road, Barrow-on-Trent, on May 29, 2022.

Amanda James

Driving without insurance

July 27, 2023

Sentence: Fined £120, ordered to pay £110 costs and £48 victim surcharge, and licence endorsed with six penalty points

Amanda James, 34, of Bridge Close, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, was driving without insurance in Alexandra Road, Swadlincote, on February 7, 2023.

Attif Mahfooz

Driving without due care and attention

July 27, 2023

Sentence: Fined £440, ordered to pay £90 costs and £176 victim surcharge, and licence endorsed with five penalty points

Attif Mahfooz, 34, of Gordon Street, Burton, was driving without due care and attention and failed to comply with a red light in Derby Road, Swadlincote, on March 10, 2023.

Appeared for driving without due care and attention and failing to comply with a red light.

Sources: staffordshire-live.co.uk

Seyhan Mollov

Driving without insurance

July 27, 2023

Sentence: Fined £370, ordered to pay £90 costs and £148 victim surcharge, and licence endorsed with six penalty points

Seyhan Mollov, 27, of Hunter Street, Burton, was driving without insurance or a valid licence in Acacia Avenue, Midway, on April 30, 2023.

Maggie-Mae Elliott

Speeding

July 27, 2023

Sentence: Fined £115, ordered to pay £90 costs and £46 victim surcharge, and licence endorsed with three penalty points

Maggie-Mae Elliott, 23, of Salisbury Avenue, Midway, was speeding at 39mph in a 30mph limit in Wood Lane, Newhall, on January 9, 2023.

Kamau Alexander

Driving without an MOT certificate

July 27, 2023

Sentence: Fined £100, ordered to pay £110 costs and £40 victim surcharge

Kamau Alexander, 28, of South Oak Street, Burton, was driving without an MOT certificate in Rykneld Road, Derby, on October 18, 2022.

Shannon Marsden

Murder

May 1, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 27 years

Shannon Marsden and Stephen Boden inflicted 130 injuries on their 10-month-old son, Finley Boden, leading to his death on Christmas Day 2020. Finley had been returned to their care on November 17, 2020, by a family court, despite concerns over their drug use and the state of the family home in Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The abuse included severe physical assaults, resulting in conditions such as sepsis and pneumonia.

Described as persuasive and accomplished liars who brutally assaulted their son; parents were responsible for his death despite professional interventions that should have protected him.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Stephen Boden

Murder

May 1, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 29 years

Stephen Boden and Shannon Marsden inflicted 130 injuries on their 10-month-old son, Finley Boden, leading to his death on Christmas Day 2020. Finley had been returned to their care on November 17, 2020, by a family court, despite concerns over their drug use and the state of the family home in Old Whittington, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The abuse included severe physical assaults, resulting in conditions such as sepsis and pneumonia.

Described as persuasive and accomplished liars who brutally assaulted their son; parents were responsible for his death despite professional interventions that should have protected him.

Sources: standard.co.uk

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