Snow, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 580 (27 February 2008)

Snow, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 580 (27 February 2008)

The sentence for count 1 was reasonable given the seriousness and outcome of the deception; count 2 was less grave and warranted a reduced sentence. Consecutive sentences were justified due to the offences being separate.

Citation
[2008] EWCA Crim 580
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Adrian Snow
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 February 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Perverting the Course of Justice, Sentencing, Road Traffic Offences
Criminal Law Perverting the Course of Justice Sentencing Road Traffic Offences

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Adrian Snow

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed for two counts of perverting the course of justice were appropriate
  2. 2 Whether consecutive sentences were justified
  3. 3 Whether the length of the sentence for the second count was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence for count 1 was reasonable given the seriousness and outcome of the deception; count 2 was less grave and warranted a reduced sentence. Consecutive sentences were justified due to the offences being separate.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence for count 1 (nine months) upheld
  • Sentence for count 2 reduced from nine months to three months