John, R v

John, R v

While an immediate custodial sentence was inevitable given the seriousness of the offences, the original sentence of 15 months was manifestly excessive. A sentence of eight months' imprisonment, concurrent on the first two counts, is appropriate given the appellant's circumstances and relevant case law.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Ishmael John
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 August 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Possession of False Identity Documents, Sentencing, Immigration Offences
Criminal Law Possession of False Identity Documents Sentencing Immigration Offences

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Ishmael John

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for possession of false identity documents was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing for immigration-related document offences

Ratio Decidendi

While an immediate custodial sentence was inevitable given the seriousness of the offences, the original sentence of 15 months was manifestly excessive. A sentence of eight months' imprisonment, concurrent on the first two counts, is appropriate given the appellant's circumstances and relevant case law.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentences of 15 months' imprisonment quashed and substituted with sentences of eight months' imprisonment, concurrent, for the first two offences.
  • The sentence for the third offence remains unchanged.