CHRISSENA LAMAR FROM KENT FACES RETURN TO PRISON FOR BREACHING SEX OFFENDER ORDER
Chrissena Lamar, a known sex offender from Kent, is potentially facing another period of incarceration after failing to adhere to a court-mandated order.Lamar, who was previously convicted of engaging in sexual activity with a child under the age of 14, served a year in prison in 2017 and was subsequently placed on the sex offenders’ register.
As part of her conditions, she was required to sign in at a police station once every year to monitor her compliance.
However, on March 28, Lamar did not check in with police officers in Dover, breaching the terms of her Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
This violation marks a disregard for the restrictions imposed upon her following her previous conviction.
It is noteworthy that this was not her first failure to comply; Lamar had previously been found in possession of a mobile phone that police had not been informed about, indicating ongoing issues with adhering to the strict conditions of her SHPO.
During a hearing held at Folkestone Magistrates Court on July 31, Lamar’s legal representative, James Langridge, referred to her using the pronoun “she,” despite her being listed as male on official court documents.
Langridge explained that Lamar suffers from mental health issues and had previously been hospitalized for a significant period.
While acknowledging that Lamar had not completed her annual registration in March, he argued that the matter could be resolved with a fine rather than more severe penalties.
Deputy District Judge Claire Luxford, however, decided against immediate sentencing.
Instead, she ordered a pre-sentence report to be prepared by probation officers, emphasizing that all sentencing options, including potential referral to Canterbury Crown Court, would be considered.
The judge highlighted the seriousness of the breach by stating, “This offence is aggravated by your previous convictions and I order an all-options report on you, which will include the option of being sentenced at Canterbury Crown Court.” Lamar, who resides on Park Street in Dover, was granted bail and is scheduled to return to the same court on the morning of October 3 for her next appearance.
The case underscores the ongoing challenges in monitoring and enforcing the conditions placed on convicted sex offenders, especially those with a history of non-compliance and mental health issues, as authorities seek to prevent further harm and ensure public safety.
