Hollier & Anor, R. v

Hollier & Anor, R. v

The convictions are safe as the particulars of the indictment, the judge's directions, and the evidence were sufficient to establish fraudulent trading and perjury. The sentence and director disqualification were not manifestly excessive given the overall behaviour and impact of the offences.

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Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Jayson Wayne Hollier; Applicant: Andrew Patterson Booth
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 November 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Permission to appeal conviction and sentence refused
Legal Topics
Fraudulent Trading, Perjury, Theft, Director Disqualification, Appeals
Criminal Law Company Law Fraudulent Trading Perjury Theft Director Disqualification Appeals

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Jayson Wayne Hollier

Applicant

Andrew Patterson Booth

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the convictions for fraudulent trading, perjury, and theft were safe
  2. 2 Whether the sentence and director disqualification imposed on Hollier were manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The convictions are safe as the particulars of the indictment, the judge's directions, and the evidence were sufficient to establish fraudulent trading and perjury. The sentence and director disqualification were not manifestly excessive given the overall behaviour and impact of the offences.

Court Disposition

Permission to appeal conviction and sentence refused