Doshi, R v

Doshi, R v

A prison sentence is justified to mark the seriousness of prejudicing an investigation, but 12 months' imprisonment and four years' director disqualification are sufficient and proportionate in this case.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Kishor Doshi
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 July 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Proceeds of Crime, Money Laundering, Director Disqualification, Sentencing
Criminal Law Proceeds of Crime Money Laundering Director Disqualification Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Kishor Doshi

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 18 months' imprisonment for prejudicing an investigation was excessive
  2. 2 Whether the six-year director disqualification was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

A prison sentence is justified to mark the seriousness of prejudicing an investigation, but 12 months' imprisonment and four years' director disqualification are sufficient and proportionate in this case.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • prison sentence reduced to 12 months
  • director disqualification reduced to four years