Hatton, R. v
The sentence of 18 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness and sustained nature of the offending, the need for deterrence, and the damaging impact on the public and trademark owners.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Robert David Hatton
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 12 July 2007
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Trademark Offences, Counterfeit Goods, Sentencing, Deterrence
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Robert David Hatton
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence of 18 months' imprisonment for trademark offences was manifestly excessive
- 2 Appropriateness of deterrence in sentencing for trademark offences
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence of 18 months' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness and sustained nature of the offending, the need for deterrence, and the damaging impact on the public and trademark owners.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- sentence of 18 months' imprisonment upheld
- forfeiture order confirmed
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