George, R. v

George, R. v

The appellant was not a mere courier but played a leading role in the conspiracy, and the judge was entitled to find that the whole value of the drugs consignment constituted benefit obtained by the appellant from his criminal conduct, justifying the confiscation order.

Parties
Prosecution: R; Appellant: Addison Michelin George
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 July 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Confiscation Order
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Confiscation Order, Drug Trafficking, Benefit From Criminal Conduct, Assessment of Benefit, Role in Conspiracy
Criminal Law Proceeds of Crime Confiscation Order Drug Trafficking Benefit From Criminal Conduct Assessment of Benefit Role in Conspiracy

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Addison Michelin George

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Confiscation Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant obtained benefit from criminal conduct for purposes of a confiscation order under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge properly assessed the appellant's role in the conspiracy and the benefit obtained

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was not a mere courier but played a leading role in the conspiracy, and the judge was entitled to find that the whole value of the drugs consignment constituted benefit obtained by the appellant from his criminal conduct, justifying the confiscation order.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The confiscation order in the amount of £70,800 stands.