Abuah, R. v

Abuah, R. v

There were two distinct strands of offending justifying consecutive sentences; the total sentence of 29 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, aggravating factors, and the principle of totality was observed.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Applicant: Daphne Abuah
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 August 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Fraud, Possession of False Identity Documents, Sentencing, Benefit Fraud
Criminal Law Fraud Possession of False Identity Documents Sentencing Benefit Fraud

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Daphne Abuah

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the total sentence of 29 months' imprisonment was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sentences should have been concurrent or consecutive
  3. 3 Whether appropriate credit was given for guilty pleas

Ratio Decidendi

There were two distinct strands of offending justifying consecutive sentences; the total sentence of 29 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, aggravating factors, and the principle of totality was observed.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal refused