Evans, R. v

Evans, R. v

The level of harm associated with the underlying offence warranted upward adjustment of the sentencing category; immediate custodial sentences were justified given the seriousness of the offences and the applicants' roles in a wider criminal conspiracy.

Parties
Applicant: Matthew Evans; Applicant: Ricky Jackson; Applicant: John Johnstone
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 April 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Money Laundering, Sentencing, Appeals, Drug Offences
Criminal Law Money Laundering Sentencing Appeals Drug Offences

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Parties

Matthew Evans

Applicant

Ricky Jackson

Applicant

John Johnstone

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed for money laundering were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether immediate custodial sentences were warranted
  3. 3 Whether sentences should have been suspended

Ratio Decidendi

The level of harm associated with the underlying offence warranted upward adjustment of the sentencing category; immediate custodial sentences were justified given the seriousness of the offences and the applicants' roles in a wider criminal conspiracy.

Court Disposition

applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

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