Rahimi, R v

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

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 16 months' imprisonment for perverting the course of justice was manifestly excessive
  2. 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