Cullen, R v

Cullen, R v

The benefit offences and trade mark offences constituted separate criminality, justifying consecutive sentences rather than concurrent ones.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Gordon Cullen
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Trade Mark Offences, Copyright Infringement, Benefit Fraud
Criminal Law Intellectual Property Social Security Law Sentencing Trade Mark Offences Copyright Infringement Benefit Fraud

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Gordon Cullen

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether consecutive sentences for trade mark offences and benefit fraud were appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The benefit offences and trade mark offences constituted separate criminality, justifying consecutive sentences rather than concurrent ones.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of four years' imprisonment upheld
  • confiscation order of £130,000 upheld