Asare & Ors, R. v [2008] EWCA Crim 2516 (15 October 2008)
The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features and the impact on victims; the sentencing judge was justified in his approach.
- Citation
- [2008] EWCA Crim 2516
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Samuel Asare; Applicant/appellant: Enoch Kwesi; Appellant: Dayne Rajnath; Appellant: Daniel Read
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 15 October 2008
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Blackmail, Sentencing, Mitigating and Aggravating Factors
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Samuel Asare
Appellant
Enoch Kwesi
Applicant/appellant
Dayne Rajnath
Appellant
Daniel Read
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentences imposed for blackmail were manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the sentencing judge failed to properly consider mitigating factors
Ratio Decidendi
The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features and the impact on victims; the sentencing judge was justified in his approach.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appeals against sentence are dismissed.
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