Leahu, R. v

Leahu, R. v

The sentencing judge did not improperly treat recruitment as an aggravating factor against the appellant; the sentence was based on his own role and basis of plea, and was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Ionut Emanuel Leahu
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 January 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Defraud, Sentencing, Extradition
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Defraud Sentencing Extradition

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Ionut Emanuel Leahu

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge improperly treated recruitment as an aggravating factor against the appellant
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge did not improperly treat recruitment as an aggravating factor against the appellant; the sentence was based on his own role and basis of plea, and was neither wrong in principle nor manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.