Legal question - Who pays (and yes, I already know the answer)

tourerfogey · 5th September 2008, 15:15

So, Mr back-from-the-dead-canoeman is going to appeal against his sentence. Bearing in mind that he pleaded 'Guilty': A) on what grounds can he possibly appeal - he pleaded guilty and was found guilty so what is there to debate? and B: who, as if I can't guess, pays for the appeal?

GreyGhost · 5th September 2008, 15:44

I should say he can, if given leave, appeal against the sentence, not the conviction.

tourerfogey · 5th September 2008, 15:46

He got 6 years and a few months - I wonder what he reckons the going rate for fraud of that scale should be then ?

GreyGhost · 5th September 2008, 15:48

Perhaps he will request a bit more as he has been a very naughty boy.

Neil Coupland · 5th September 2008, 15:48

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Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

Perhaps he will request a bit more as he has been a very naughty boy.

Was his name Brian then?????

GreyGhost · 5th September 2008, 15:52

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Originally Posted by Neil Coupland

Was his name Brian then?????

Well he did die, allegedly. Then he was resurrected (peed his old lady off, never a good move). Therefore I concur, Brian, it is.

tourerfogey · 5th September 2008, 16:53

Surely you mean Bwian ?

(And, yes I know, don't call me Shirley)

trebor · 5th September 2008, 22:10

re who pays - the legal aid system will no doubt come to his rescue as he has no money, but i remember that Maxwells sons got legal aid after their father drowned and they were prosecuted so anythings possible.

A few barristers get rich on legal aid and a certain Mrs Blair received a good few pounds from the system too !

Dragrad · 5th September 2008, 23:17

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Originally Posted by tourerfogey

He got 6 years and a few months

So one third off automatically. If he keeps his nose clean, one third off. Should be eligible for parole by now

What has he got to complain about? He got off lightly IMHO

The system stinks!!

JohnDotCom · 5th September 2008, 23:31

Both him and his wife are now appealing against the severity of the sentence given for crime committed.
Legal Aid has been permitted in both appeals, as would it be for any Criminal offence where no funds are readily available.

5th September 2008, 15:15	#1
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Legal question - Who pays (and yes, I already know the answer) So, Mr back-from-the-dead-canoeman is going to appeal against his sentence. Bearing in mind that he pleaded 'Guilty': A) on what grounds can he possibly appeal - he pleaded guilty and was found guilty so what is there to debate? and B: who, as if I can't guess, pays for the appeal?

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trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,530 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	re who pays - the legal aid system will no doubt come to his rescue as he has no money, but i remember that Maxwells sons got legal aid after their father drowned and they were prosecuted so anythings possible. A few barristers get rich on legal aid and a certain Mrs Blair received a good few pounds from the system too ! __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	I should say he can, if given leave, appeal against the sentence, not the conviction.

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tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	He got 6 years and a few months - I wonder what he reckons the going rate for fraud of that scale should be then ?

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Perhaps he will request a bit more as he has been a very naughty boy.

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tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Surely you mean Bwian ? (And, yes I know, don't call me Shirley)

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JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Both him and his wife are now appealing against the severity of the sentence given for crime committed. Legal Aid has been permitted in both appeals, as would it be for any Criminal offence where no funds are readily available.