Cox, R. v

Cox, R. v

Given the seriousness, scale, and sophistication of the offending, the sentence imposed was within the proper range and not excessive, even considering the appellant's age and medical condition.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Antony Douglas Cox
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 May 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Managing a Brothel, Sentencing, Confiscation Order
Criminal Law Managing a Brothel Sentencing Confiscation Order

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Antony Douglas Cox

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 14 months' imprisonment for managing a brothel was excessive and should have been suspended
  2. 2 Whether the confiscation order was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness, scale, and sophistication of the offending, the sentence imposed was within the proper range and not excessive, even considering the appellant's age and medical condition.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 14 months' imprisonment upheld
  • Confiscation order of £203,355 to be paid within six months with three years' imprisonment in default upheld