R v Zholia Alemi

The conviction is safe and there are no arguable grounds for appeal against conviction or sentence; the sentencing judge properly applied the totality principle, considered aggravating and mitigating factors, and complied with statutory requirements.

Parties: Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Zholia Alemi
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 16 July 2024
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal Against Conviction, and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: renewed applications for extension of time, leave to appeal against conviction, and leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics: Forgery, Fraud, Pecuniary Advantage by Deception, Dishonesty, Sentencing, Totality Principle

Criminal Law Forgery Fraud Pecuniary Advantage by Deception Dishonesty Sentencing Totality Principle

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Zholia Alemi

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Extension of Time, Leave to Appeal Against Conviction, and Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 whether conviction is safe
2 whether sentence reflects totality principle
3 whether Carlisle offences were improperly treated as aggravating factor

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

renewed applications for extension of time, leave to appeal against conviction, and leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

application for extension of time refused
application for leave to appeal against conviction refused