The prosecutor appealed a finding that the proceeds of cheating the revenue were not the proceeds of crime within the 2002 Act. Held: The appeal succeeded. The case was different from Galbraith in that there was a clear finding of a cheat. The fact that the original earnings were obtained by a legitimate trade did … Continue reading IK, Regina v: CACD 8 Mar 2007

The appellant appealed convictions for possession of criminal property contrary to section 329(1)(c) of POCA. The police found him with sums of cash which the prosecution said were the proceeds of crime. After the jury had retired, the jury asked a question whether the regular buying and selling of goods to supplement the household income … Continue reading Gabriel, Regina v: CACD 2 Feb 2006