Jeffrey-Payne, R. v

Jeffrey-Payne, R. v

The sentences imposed were within the relevant guideline ranges, properly reflected the seriousness and scale of the conspiracies, and the judge correctly applied the principle of totality and aggravating factors; the sentences were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Nathan Jeffrey-Payne; Appellant: Remy Rankin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 June 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Fraud, Sentencing, Appeal
Criminal Law Conspiracy Fraud Sentencing Appeal

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Nathan Jeffrey-Payne

Appellant

Remy Rankin

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed for conspiracy to supply articles for use in fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge correctly applied sentencing guidelines and the principle of totality
  3. 3 Whether the nature of the conspiracy was properly treated as an aggravating factor

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were within the relevant guideline ranges, properly reflected the seriousness and scale of the conspiracies, and the judge correctly applied the principle of totality and aggravating factors; the sentences were not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentences affirmed
  • Forfeiture and destruction orders under section 143 of the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 and section 27 of the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971