Qema, R. v

Qema, R. v

The term of 20 months' imprisonment in default of payment of the confiscation order was proportionate, in line with statutory maxima and judicial guidance, and not excessive or wrong in principle given the identified assets and deterrent purpose.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Besnik Qema
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 November 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Confiscation Order, Imprisonment in Default, Sentencing, Drug Offences, Forgery
Criminal Law Proceeds of Crime Confiscation Order Imprisonment in Default Sentencing Drug Offences Forgery

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Besnik Qema

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the term of imprisonment in default of payment of a confiscation order was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

The term of 20 months' imprisonment in default of payment of the confiscation order was proportionate, in line with statutory maxima and judicial guidance, and not excessive or wrong in principle given the identified assets and deterrent purpose.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.