Khatab, R v

Khatab, R v

The sentence of four years was excessive given the appellant's cooperation, the circumstances of the offence, and comparison with relevant authorities. A sentence of three years' imprisonment was appropriate.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Amar Khatab
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 February 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Assisting an Offender, Sentencing, Credit for Guilty Plea, Perverting the Course of Justice
Criminal Law Assisting an Offender Sentencing Credit for Guilty Plea Perverting the Course of Justice

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Amar Khatab

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of four years' imprisonment for assisting an offender was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the appellant was entitled to full credit as if he had pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of four years was excessive given the appellant's cooperation, the circumstances of the offence, and comparison with relevant authorities. A sentence of three years' imprisonment was appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • sentence of four years' imprisonment quashed
  • substituted sentence of three years' imprisonment