Adebayo, R. v

Adebayo, R. v

The appropriate sentence for possession of false identity documents with intent to deceive falls within the twelve to eighteen months' imprisonment bracket. The original sentence of two years was manifestly excessive and is reduced to fifteen months, concurrent on each count.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Adekunle Adebayo
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 April 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome
sentence reduced; appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Possession of False Identity Documents, Sentencing, Deportation Recommendation
Criminal Law Immigration Law Possession of False Identity Documents Sentencing Deportation Recommendation

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Adekunle Adebayo

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 What is the appropriate sentence for possession of false identity documents with intent to deceive under section 25 of the Identity Cards Act 2006?
  2. 2 Should the sentence imposed be reduced in light of relevant authorities and the circumstances of the offence?

Ratio Decidendi

The appropriate sentence for possession of false identity documents with intent to deceive falls within the twelve to eighteen months' imprisonment bracket. The original sentence of two years was manifestly excessive and is reduced to fifteen months, concurrent on each count.

Court Disposition

sentence reduced; appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence of two years' imprisonment quashed and substituted with fifteen months' imprisonment concurrent on each count.
  • Time served in custody to be taken into account.