ROBERT LEMIN'S SHOCKING CRIME IN TORQUAY: SEXUAL ASSAULT ON UNDERAGE GIRL LEADS TO SUSPENDED SENTENCE
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Torquay Sexual Abuser
In a case that has sent shockwaves through the seaside town of Torquay, Robert Alan Lemin, aged 40, of Newton Road, was found guilty of a serious sexual offence involving a minor. The incident took place in Teignmouth, where Lemin was accused of engaging in inappropriate touching of a girl under the age of 16. The court proceedings revealed the disturbing details of the case, which has raised concerns about the safety of young residents in the area.
In March 2012, Lemin was sentenced to a 12-month jail term, but this sentence was suspended for two years, meaning he would not serve time in prison unless he committed another offence within that period. Additionally, the court imposed a two-year supervision order, requiring Lemin to adhere to specific conditions and be monitored during this time. The judge emphasized the seriousness of the offence, despite the leniency of the suspended sentence.
Earlier in February 2012, Lemin had appeared at Exeter Crown Court to admit to the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl during the summer months of the previous year. The assault was alleged to have occurred between June 23 and June 26 in the resort town of Teignmouth. During the hearing, Lemin pleaded guilty to the charges, which prompted immediate legal proceedings.
Judge Graham Cottle, presiding over the case, granted Lemin conditional bail while awaiting the preparation of pre-sentence reports. The judge made it clear that the guilty plea and the conditions of bail did not guarantee a lenient sentence, and that the court would consider all factors before finalizing the punishment.
Representing Lemin, Rupert Taylor explained that the offence was a single incident, which he attributed to Lemin being under the influence of alcohol at the time. Despite this explanation, the court maintained that the offence was serious and warranted appropriate punishment to reflect the gravity of the crime and to protect the community, especially its vulnerable young members.
In March 2012, Lemin was sentenced to a 12-month jail term, but this sentence was suspended for two years, meaning he would not serve time in prison unless he committed another offence within that period. Additionally, the court imposed a two-year supervision order, requiring Lemin to adhere to specific conditions and be monitored during this time. The judge emphasized the seriousness of the offence, despite the leniency of the suspended sentence.
Earlier in February 2012, Lemin had appeared at Exeter Crown Court to admit to the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl during the summer months of the previous year. The assault was alleged to have occurred between June 23 and June 26 in the resort town of Teignmouth. During the hearing, Lemin pleaded guilty to the charges, which prompted immediate legal proceedings.
Judge Graham Cottle, presiding over the case, granted Lemin conditional bail while awaiting the preparation of pre-sentence reports. The judge made it clear that the guilty plea and the conditions of bail did not guarantee a lenient sentence, and that the court would consider all factors before finalizing the punishment.
Representing Lemin, Rupert Taylor explained that the offence was a single incident, which he attributed to Lemin being under the influence of alcohol at the time. Despite this explanation, the court maintained that the offence was serious and warranted appropriate punishment to reflect the gravity of the crime and to protect the community, especially its vulnerable young members.