Dao, R v

Dao, R v

A sentence of three and a half years for laundering over £200,000 was outside the appropriate range; the correct bracket after a timely plea is two to three years. Sentence reduced to two and a half years.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Vu Phong Dao
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 April 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Money Laundering, Sentencing
Criminal Law Money Laundering Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Vu Phong Dao

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for money laundering was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing range for large-scale money laundering

Ratio Decidendi

A sentence of three and a half years for laundering over £200,000 was outside the appropriate range; the correct bracket after a timely plea is two to three years. Sentence reduced to two and a half years.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced

Orders

  • Original sentence of three and a half years quashed
  • Substitute sentence of two and a half years imposed