Rahim, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1679 (14 July 2008)

Rahim, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 1679 (14 July 2008)

A sentence of 15 months was manifestly excessive given the nature of the forged documents; nine months is appropriate.

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Citation
[2008] EWCA Crim 1679
Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Aram Rahim
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Possession of False Identity Documents, Obtaining Pecuniary Advantage by Deception, Sentencing
Criminal Law Possession of False Identity Documents Obtaining Pecuniary Advantage by Deception Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Aram Rahim

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the sentence of 15 months' imprisonment for possession of false identity documents and obtaining pecuniary advantage by deception was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

A sentence of 15 months was manifestly excessive given the nature of the forged documents; nine months is appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • sentence of 15 months quashed
  • sentence of nine months imposed on each count to be served concurrently