R v David Charles Stevens

R v David Charles Stevens

The confiscation and compensation orders were based on a mistaken valuation of the CBA pension, which had no realisable capital value. It is just to permit the appellant to resile from the agreement, reduce the recoverable amount and compensation order, and substitute a lower default imprisonment term.

Parties
Applicant: David Charles Stevens; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Confiscation Order, Compensation Order, Extension of Time, Valuation of Pension Assets, Imprisonment in Default
Criminal Law Proceeds of Crime Confiscation Order Compensation Order Extension of Time Valuation of Pension Assets Imprisonment in Default

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Parties

David Charles Stevens

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the confiscation order was based on a mistaken valuation of pension assets
  2. 2 Whether the compensation order should be reduced accordingly
  3. 3 Whether the default imprisonment term should be reduced

Ratio Decidendi

The confiscation and compensation orders were based on a mistaken valuation of the CBA pension, which had no realisable capital value. It is just to permit the appellant to resile from the agreement, reduce the recoverable amount and compensation order, and substitute a lower default imprisonment term.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed

Orders

  • Time for filing extended by 1,084 days
  • Leave to appeal granted