Leicester Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 267 verdicts at Leicester Crown Court (Leicester). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

March 2017 5 cases

Ezekiel Braithwaite

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment with a minimum of 21 years

Ezekiel Braithwaite, aged 20, murdered 22-year-old married father Pedro Godinho in Canonsleigh Road, Stocking Farm, Leicester on an unspecified date in 2016 or 2017. The attack left Mr Godinho's wife pregnant and his young child fatherless.

Judge Nicholas Dean QC highlighted the victim's young family and the deep loss felt by his loved ones.

26 Mar 2017

Emma Magson

Murder *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Emma Magson, formerly of Sylvan Street, Leicester, stabbed her partner James Knight to death. During the early hours, she phoned for an ambulance claiming he had collapsed after a night out, failing to mention the stab wound.

Found guilty of killing her partner James Knight following a trial.

22 Mar 2017

Brett Johnson

Assault *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Brett Johnson and Liam Turner, both 28, carried out a brutal attack on a man in June 2016, resulting in severe facial injuries including fractures to his face, eye socket and jaw.

Carried out a brutal attack leaving the victim with fractures to his face, eye socket and jaw.

22 Mar 2017

Rfakat Ali

Possession of crack cocaine *

Sentence

Not stated

Rfakat Ali, 41, was caught with the Class A drug crack cocaine during a police visit to a house in Loughborough for an unrelated matter.

Caught with crack cocaine by chance when police went to a house in Loughborough looking for someone else.

22 Mar 2017

Liam Turner

Assault *

Sentence

10 years imprisonment

Liam Turner and Brett Johnson, both 28, carried out a brutal attack on a man in June 2016, resulting in severe facial injuries including fractures to his face, eye socket and jaw.

Carried out a brutal attack leaving the victim with fractures to his face, eye socket and jaw.

22 Mar 2017

February 2008 1 case

Parviz Khan

Terrorism *

Sentence

life imprisonment with a minimum of 14 years

Parviz Khan, the prime mover in a Birmingham-based terror cell, plotted to kidnap and decapitate a British Muslim soldier 'like a pig' by snatching him off the streets. He also supplied equipment for terrorists on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. The plot occurred while he was claiming benefits exceeding £20,000 annually. Khan had issues with self-identity and sought excitement and status through terrorist conspiracies.

Pleading guilty to plotting to kidnap and behead a British Muslim soldier and to the supply of equipment for terrorists on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. Claimed to be a full-time carer for his elderly mother while claiming benefits of more than £20,000 a year. Subsequent conviction for violence in prison.

1 Feb 2008

July 2001 2 cases

Philip John Smith

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Philip John Smith murdered three women in Birmingham over four days in November 2000. On 8 November, he strangled 21-year-old Jodie Hyde after meeting her at the Rainbow pub in Digbeth, then set her body on fire near a recreation ground in Sparkbrook. On 11 November, he bludgeoned 25-year-old mother-of-three Rosemary Corcoran to death near Droitwich Spa in Worcestershire after meeting her at the same pub, and drove over her body. Later that day, while driving home, he hit 39-year-old care worker Carol Jordan with his car in Balsall Heath, fracturing her hip, then beat her to death. Overwhelming forensic, CCTV, and witness evidence linked him to the crimes.

Initially pleaded not guilty to three counts of murder but changed plea to guilty during trial on 17 July 2001. Sentenced the following day. Judge Rafferty highlighted the brutality of the murders and lack of motive understanding.

18 Jul 2001

Philip Smith

Murder *

Sentence

Life imprisonment

Philip Smith was convicted for the murders of three women in Birmingham.

17 Jul 2001

November 1991 1 case

Frank Beck

Sexual and physical assaults including rape *

Sentence

Five life sentences and a further 24 years imprisonment

Frank Beck, officer-in-charge of children's homes in Leicestershire (The Poplars, Ratcliffe Road, and The Beeches) between 1973 and 1986, sexually and physically abused more than one hundred children in his care using 'regression therapy' involving dressing children in pyjamas, nappies, and dummies, provoking tantrums for physical restraint, and encouraging bodily contact. Arrested in April 1990 after investigation by Leicestershire Constabulary.

Convicted following an eleven-week trial. Protested innocence and planned appeal before death in prison.

29 Nov 1991

Date Not Specified 8 cases

Gary Gardner

Fraud *

Sentence

Two-and-a-half years imprisonment

Gary Gardner stole £20,250 from donations meant for the family of murdered soldier Fusilier Lee Rigby by organising fraudulent events and failing to hand over the funds raised.

Convicted of fraud. Later ordered to pay £3,247 in compensation.

1 Jan 0001

Lewis Beckford

Supply of cannabis *

Sentence

13 months suspended for 2 years

Lewis Beckford, 21, of Hawthorn Close, Measham, was involved in supplying cannabis since October 2017. In May 2018, police executed a warrant at his property recovering cannabis, cash and mobile phones with evidence of supply. In March 2019, he was found in possession of cannabis in a car on Tamworth Road, Ashby, with a concealed mobile phone.

Pleaded guilty to all charges at Leicester Magistrates Court on 30 October 2020. Charged with supply of a controlled class B drug (cannabis) and two counts of possession of a class B drug (cannabis) with intent to supply. Class A cocaine charges dropped.

1 Jan 0001

Jordan Robertson

Causing death by dangerous driving *

Sentence

32 months imprisonment

Jordan Robertson hit a Ford Galaxy driven by Omar Mohamed on the southbound carriageway of the M1 near Lutterworth in Leicestershire at about 2.50pm on Christmas Day. Robertson was trying to change songs on his iPod in his black Mercedes CLC 180 sport car when the accident happened. Mohamed, 38, from Leicester, was airlifted to Walsgrave hospital in Coventry but died at 4.15pm on Boxing Day.

Pleaded guilty. Also banned from driving for five years.

1 Jan 0001

Jordan Teale

Supply of cannabis *

Sentence

32 weeks suspended for 12 months

Jordan Teale, 25, of Springfield Close, Ibstock, was involved in supplying cannabis since October 2017. Analysis of phones from May 2018 warrant at Hawthorn Close, Measham, provided evidence. In March 2019, he was identified in a car on Tamworth Road, Ashby, in possession of cannabis.

Pleaded guilty to all charges at Leicester Magistrates Court on 30 October 2020. Charged with supplying a controlled class B drug (cannabis) and possession of a class B drug (cannabis) with intent to supply. Class A cocaine charges dropped.

1 Jan 0001

Darren Vallance

Burglary *

Sentence

Three years imprisonment

Darren Vallance stole bottles of spirits from a restaurant and bar in Loughborough, continuing his pattern of burglaries despite assurances to the court that he would reform.

Pleaded guilty to burglary. He had a history of offences and breached a previous community order.

1 Jan 0001

Dawn Weeks

Fraud *

Sentence

16 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Dawn Weeks stole £61,133 from her 94-year-old mother with dementia by fraudulently accessing her bank accounts to fund a cocaine habit, leaving the accounts nearly empty over 11 months.

Pleaded guilty to fraud. She must complete 180 hours of unpaid work and 20 days of rehabilitation.

1 Jan 0001

Michael Maughan

Burglary *

Sentence

3 years and 9 months imprisonment

Michael Maughan, 25, stole cash and personal property from homes in Leicestershire between January 3 and 10. He took keys to a BMW 5 Series from one property and later stole the car. He also made off without paying for fuel from Rugby services at junction one of the M6 on February 11.

Pleaded guilty to seven counts of burglary, one count of theft (BMW), and one count of making off without payment. More than £2,000 in cash seized for victim compensation.

1 Jan 0001

Mitchell Ailmore

Burglary *

Sentence

Three years imprisonment

Mitchell Ailmore, a drug user, committed multiple burglaries shortly after his release from prison, including breaking into homes and stealing items like a charity box and cash from children's money boxes in Melton.

Pleaded guilty to burglary and other offences. He was on licence at the time and has a history of similar crimes.

1 Jan 0001

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Leicester Crown Court, located in Leicester, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 267 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Leicester area. Crown Courts sit with a judge and jury, and have the power to impose the full range of sentences available under UK law.

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