Owoo, R v

Owoo, R v

The sentence imposed was within the acceptable range for the offences committed and not manifestly excessive; the victim surcharge order was unlawful due to the dates of offending and must be quashed.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Bernard Kofi Owoo
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 August 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Fraud, Sentencing, Victim Surcharge, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Fraud Sentencing Victim Surcharge Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Bernard Kofi Owoo

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the victim surcharge order was lawfully made

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was within the acceptable range for the offences committed and not manifestly excessive; the victim surcharge order was unlawful due to the dates of offending and must be quashed.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • extension of time granted
  • leave to appeal granted