Pervert Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order

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A 25-year-old man, Curtis Smith, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for breaching his sexual harm prevention order. Smith, who was previously sentenced in 2021 for sexual communication with a child, had been using social media platforms, including Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram, without notifying the police of his online activities. The breaches were discovered when officers visited his home as part of their monitoring of Smith's activities. During the sentencing, Judge Advocate Thomas Mitchell emphasized that Smith's actions posed a risk to the public and that he would serve as a starting point for future courts if he reoffended.

Key Takeaways:

  • Curtis Smith, 25, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for breaching his sexual harm prevention order.
  • Smith was previously sentenced in 2021 for having sexual communication with a child.
  • The breaches included using social media platforms without notifying the police of his online activities, including aliases on Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram.
  • The police discovered the breaches during a visit to Smith's home as part of their monitoring.
  • Judge Advocate Thomas Mitchell emphasized that Smith's actions posed a risk to the public and that he should serve as a starting point for future courts if he reoffends.
  • Smith was ordered to serve 15 months in prison, with the sentence serving as a starting point for any future courts in the event of reoffending.
  • The court heard that Smith was using aliases on social media platforms and was communicating with females on these sites, but no evidence of communication with children was found.

Statistics:

  • The sentence for breaching the sexual harm prevention order is 15 months in prison.
  • Curtis Smith was previously sentenced in 2021 for having sexual communication with a child.
  • The breaches involved using social media platforms, including Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram, without notifying the police of Smith's online activities.

Sources:

  • Teesside Crown Court, "Pervert Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order" (no date)
  • Cleveland Police, "Man sentenced for breaching Sexual Harm Prevention Order" (no date)