The Offender Database reported that Carl Pearson, then of Morecambe, Lancashire, avoided an immediate prison sentence at Preston Crown Court despite pleading guilty to indecent exposure against a child under the age of 16. The court was told that Pearson exposed his genitals to the schoolgirl for his own sexual gratification, an act that has left a lasting impact on the young victim. Throughout the proceedings, the behaviour of Carl Pearson was described as abhorrent, as he reportedly smiled and smirked at the victim and her family upon entering the courtroom.
The sentencing hearing was marked by further disruption when Carl Pearson began to giggle in the dock as the prosecution detailed the specifics of his indecent exposure. His total lack of remorse led to his temporary removal from the court, allowing the victim to read her impact statement from behind a screen to shield her from his “smirking” and “arrogance.” Even as the judge delivered the final verdict, Pearson reportedly maintained a degree of smugness, showing no accountability for the trauma he had inflicted on the child in Morecambe, Lancashire.
Judge Philip Parry handed Carl Pearson an 18-month community order, a sentence that allowed the offender to walk free from court. The judge noted that while the threshold for custody had been met, the community order would include strict requirements for rehabilitation and supervision. Pearson was also made the subject of a five-year restraining order, legally prohibiting him from having any contact with the victim or her family to prevent further harassment or alarm within the local community.
As a result of his conviction for a sexual offence against a minor, Carl Pearson has been ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for five years. He is managed under the Multi-Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) by Lancashire Police, which requires him to notify the authorities of any changes to his address and circumstances. Any breach of his community order or failure to comply with his registration requirements in the Morecambe area will result in his immediate arrest and likely lead to his return to court for a custodial sentence.
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