Rahimi, R v
The sentence of 16 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive, being consistent with comparable cases, and the court should not reduce a proper sentence solely to avoid immigration consequences.
- Parties
- Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Mohammed Khalir Rahimi
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 15 September 2011
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Perverting the Course of Justice, Sentencing, Deportation Consequences
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Parties
Regina
Prosecutor
Mohammed Khalir Rahimi
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence of 16 months' imprisonment for perverting the course of justice was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the consequences of deportation should affect the sentence
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence of 16 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive, being consistent with comparable cases, and the court should not reduce a proper sentence solely to avoid immigration consequences.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Sentence of 16 months' imprisonment upheld
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