Linegar, R. v

The Proceeds of Crime Act offences are independent of the Consumer Credit Act offence and justify consecutive sentences; the total sentence imposed is not manifestly excessive.

Parties: Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Scott Anthony Linegar
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 12 March 2009
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Proceeds of Crime, Unlicensed Money Lending, Sentencing, Consumer Credit

Criminal Law Proceeds of Crime Unlicensed Money Lending Sentencing Consumer Credit

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Scott Anthony Linegar

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether sentences for Proceeds of Crime Act offences should be concurrent or consecutive to Consumer Credit Act offence
2 Whether sentences for Proceeds of Crime Act offences should be capped at the maximum for the principal offence

Ratio Decidendi

The Proceeds of Crime Act offences are independent of the Consumer Credit Act offence and justify consecutive sentences; the total sentence imposed is not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

Appeal against sentence dismissed.