Krushnakant, R v [2017] EWCA Crim 526 (23 February 2017)

Krushnakant, R v [2017] EWCA Crim 526 (23 February 2017)

The sentences imposed were within the applicable guidelines, reflected the applicant's role, and the totality principle was properly applied. The consecutive nature of the sentences was justified by the additional operation required to launder proceeds of the fraud.

Citation
[2017] EWCA Crim 526
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Dipeshkumar Krushnakant
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for permission to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Defraud, Money Laundering, Sentencing, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Defraud Money Laundering Sentencing Totality Principle

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Dipeshkumar Krushnakant

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for conspiracy to defraud was excessive given the applicant's minor role and good character
  2. 2 Whether the totality of the sentence across both counts was excessive and whether sentences should have been concurrent

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were within the applicable guidelines, reflected the applicant's role, and the totality principle was properly applied. The consecutive nature of the sentences was justified by the additional operation required to launder proceeds of the fraud.

Court Disposition

renewed application for permission to appeal against sentence refused