Epton, R v

Epton, R v

The sentence was not manifestly excessive given the appellant's central role in a serious unauthorised investment scheme and subsequent transfer of criminal property; the judge was entitled to impose consecutive sentences and give limited weight to mitigation; the appeal is dismissed.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: John Alan Epton
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 March 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unauthorised Financial Activity, Money Laundering, Sentencing, Company Director Disqualification
Criminal Law Financial Regulation Unauthorised Financial Activity Money Laundering Sentencing Company Director Disqualification

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

John Alan Epton

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in assessing the appellant's culpability and mitigation
  3. 3 Whether consecutive sentences were justified for the offences

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive given the appellant's central role in a serious unauthorised investment scheme and subsequent transfer of criminal property; the judge was entitled to impose consecutive sentences and give limited weight to mitigation; the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 2 years' imprisonment upheld
  • Disqualification under section 1 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 for 8 years upheld