Old Leake man found guilty of raping woman while under influence of alcohol and drugs jailed for five years at Lincoln Crown Court

A man who was found guilty of raping a woman after smoking cannabis was today jailed for five years.

John Davis, 22, of Meadow Way, Old Leake, was convicted of one charge of vaginal rape and one charge of oral rape this morning (Thursday, October 3), following a trial at Lincoln Crown Court in July.

Both offences occurred in June 2022.

The court heard Davis was under the influence of alcohol and drugs when he made the woman perform oral sex on him.

Davis then carried out a vaginal rape of the woman but did not penetrate her fully.

In mitigation the court heard Davis had no previous convictions and was just 20 years of age at the time.

A number of references on behalf of Davis were handed to the court.

Passing sentence Judge Simon Hirst told Davis there were a number of aggravating features to the case.

"First of all you were under the influence of drink and drugs," Judge Hirst said.

"Secondly there was an element of detention in this case."

Judge Hirst explained: "You would not allow her to leave. You held her face while you tried to kiss her."

The Judge added: "Set against that you are man with no previous convictions.

"You are of positve good character, people speak well of you."