Young, R. v

Young, R. v

The judge's approach to assessing benefit and recoverable amount was correct in law, avoided double accounting, and was justified on the evidence; the appeal was dismissed as no error was found.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Noel Young
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 May 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Confiscation Order
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Confiscation Order, Criminal Lifestyle, Benefit Assessment, Double Accounting, Hidden Assets
Criminal Law Proceeds of Crime Confiscation Order Criminal Lifestyle Benefit Assessment Double Accounting Hidden Assets

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Noel Young

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Confiscation Order

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge erred in assessing benefit based on gross value of vehicles rather than VAT lost
  2. 2 Whether double accounting inflated the benefit figure
  3. 3 Whether the finding of hidden assets was unjust

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's approach to assessing benefit and recoverable amount was correct in law, avoided double accounting, and was justified on the evidence; the appeal was dismissed as no error was found.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • confiscation order of £6,946,747.62 upheld
  • appellant to pay within 6 months or serve 10 years imprisonment in default