Doshi, R v [2011] EWCA Crim 1975 (22 July 2011)

Doshi, R v [2011] EWCA Crim 1975 (22 July 2011)

A prison sentence is justified to reinforce the seriousness of production orders, but 18 months is excessive; 12 months is sufficient. Six years' director disqualification is excessive; four years is appropriate given the appellant's age and circumstances.

Citation
[2011] EWCA Crim 1975
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Kishor Doshi
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 July 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome
sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Proceeds of Crime, Money Laundering, Company Law, Sentencing, Director Disqualification
Criminal Law Proceeds of Crime Money Laundering Company Law Sentencing Director Disqualification

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Kishor Doshi

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the 18 month prison sentence for prejudicing an investigation was excessive
  2. 2 whether the six year director disqualification for failing to register was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

A prison sentence is justified to reinforce the seriousness of production orders, but 18 months is excessive; 12 months is sufficient. Six years' director disqualification is excessive; four years is appropriate given the appellant's age and circumstances.

Court Disposition

sentence reduced

Orders

  • prison sentence reduced from 18 months to 12 months
  • director disqualification reduced from six years to four years