Okhotnikov, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 1190 (14 May 2008)

Okhotnikov, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 1190 (14 May 2008)

The sentence of two years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the appellant's persistent involvement in commercial supply of false documents; the judge was entitled to conclude that the appellant's continued presence would be a detriment to the UK, justifying the recommendation for deportation.

Citation
[2008] EWCA Crim 1190
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Ivan Okhotnikov
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 May 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence and Deportation Recommendation
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
False Identity Documents, Deportation, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Immigration Law False Identity Documents Deportation Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Ivan Okhotnikov

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence and Deportation Recommendation

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of two years' imprisonment for possession of false identity documents was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the recommendation for deportation was properly made

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of two years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the appellant's persistent involvement in commercial supply of false documents; the judge was entitled to conclude that the appellant's continued presence would be a detriment to the UK, justifying the recommendation for deportation.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of two years' imprisonment upheld
  • recommendation for deportation upheld