Norwich Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 156 verdicts at Norwich Crown Court (Norwich). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

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Kelly Bond

Firearms offences and possession with intent to supply *

Sentence

16 years imprisonment

On May 12, 2021, Kelly Bond and Darren James were arrested in Dereham during the early hours. A search of their vehicle found a loaded handgun with ammunition and an amount of cocaine. Searches at an address in Kenninghall seized two more packages of cocaine. The pair had travelled around the country coordinating the purchase, supply and distribution of significant quantities of class A and class B drugs using encrypted devices.

Convicted on February 28 for firearms offences and possession with intent to supply. Previous convictions for firearms offences. Refused to answer questions in custody.

1 Jan 0001

Kevin Pritchard

Gross indecency with a girl under 14 and indecent assault of a girl under 14 *

Sentence

17 years imprisonment

Kevin Pritchard, of Falkland Close, Hellesdon, Norwich, repeatedly abused three young girls who were under 12 at the time, over a 14-year period between the 1970s and 1990s. He was aged between 20 and 30 when the offences were committed.

Previously admitted 15 offences including gross indecency with a girl under 14 and indecent assault of a girl under 14. Told victims to keep it secret. Arrested last year and stated he did not know why he had done it and had probably been drinking. Victim impact statement described lasting trauma.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Robbens

Burglary *

Sentence

876 days imprisonment and ordered to pay £228

Stephen Robbens broke into a property on Mile Cross Lane, Norwich on 4 February, searching through a handbag in the kitchen before being disturbed by the homeowner and fleeing empty-handed. On 25 February, he committed a burglary at a Norwich bar, damaging shutters and stealing alcohol worth more than £330. He was linked to the crimes via CCTV.

Pleaded guilty to two burglaries and a shop theft. Sentenced under third-strike burglary rules. Described as habitual and opportunistic offender.

1 Jan 0001

Stephen Webster

Theft *

Sentence

20-month suspended sentence for 2 years and 200 hours unpaid work

Stephen Webster, 38, of Norwich Road, Dereham, who ran The Letting Business, stole £97,498 from a landlord whose portfolio of 95 properties in Norwich he was managing, to fund his drug and alcohol addiction. He also stole a deposit of £695 from another landlord. The theft was discovered after the landlord expressed concern and an accountant reviewed the figures.

Had a previous conviction for fraud in 1999 when he worked for Camden Council. Voluntarily sought help for drink and drug problem and repaid £30,000 before prosecution.

1 Jan 0001

Tancredo Bankhardt

Causing serious injury by dangerous driving *

Sentence

4 years imprisonment

Tancredo Bankhardt, 41, of Saxon Road, Great Yarmouth, was speeding in his Vauxhall Astra on the A146 near Loddon, Norfolk, in September when it crashed into oncoming traffic while travelling above 70mph. He had been making voice and video calls and repeatedly driving up and down the road. Two children in his car and another driver were seriously injured. He was cleared of attempted murder but convicted on the dangerous driving charges.

Pleaded not guilty. Jury found him guilty of three counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and one of dangerous driving. Cleared of three counts of attempted murder. Judge noted actions were not deliberate but he was highly distracted. Of previous good character. Also received a four-and-a-half year driving ban.

1 Jan 0001

Wilson Potter

Driving without due care and attention *

Sentence

4 penalty points, fined £133

Wilson Potter attended a car meet in Rackheath on Wendover Road in June 2022 and drove without due care and attention.

Pleaded guilty to driving without due care and attention. Aged 19 of Magdalen Road, Eye. Ordered to pay £105 costs and £34 victim surcharge.

1 Jan 0001

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About Norwich Crown Court

Norwich Crown Court, located in Norwich, is a Crown Court that handles serious criminal cases including murder, rape, robbery, and other indictable offences. With 156 sentencing records in our database, it is one of the Crown Courts serving the Norwich 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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