Evans, R. v [2019] EWCA Crim 606 (02 April 2019)

Evans, R. v [2019] EWCA Crim 606 (02 April 2019)

Given the applicants' roles in laundering proceeds from a large-scale class A drug operation, the seriousness of the underlying criminality justified upward adjustment of the sentencing category and immediate custodial sentences; the sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive.

Citation
[2019] EWCA Crim 606
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Matthew Evans; Applicant: Ricky Jackson; Applicant: John Johnstone
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 April 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Money Laundering, Sentencing, Appeals, Proceeds of Crime
Criminal Law Money Laundering Sentencing Appeals Proceeds of Crime

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Matthew Evans

Applicant

Ricky Jackson

Applicant

John Johnstone

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed for transferring criminal property were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether immediate custodial sentences were justified or should have been suspended

Ratio Decidendi

Given the applicants' roles in laundering proceeds from a large-scale class A drug operation, the seriousness of the underlying criminality justified upward adjustment of the sentencing category and immediate custodial sentences; the sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Immediate custodial sentences for all applicants upheld
  • Victim surcharge orders remain in place