Crane, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1547 (22 November 2024)

Crane, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1547 (22 November 2024)

The applicant's grounds of appeal were wholly without merit; the trial judge ensured fairness despite the applicant's self-representation, and no arguable error or unfairness occurred. The renewed application for leave to appeal is refused and a loss of time order is appropriate.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 1547
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Alex Crane
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Wounding With Intent, Self Representation, Fair Trial, Loss of Time Order
Criminal Law Wounding With Intent Self Representation Fair Trial Loss of Time Order

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Alex Crane

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's conviction for wounding with intent was unsafe due to alleged unfairness in trial process and self-representation
  2. 2 Whether the applicant was prejudiced by lack of legal representation
  3. 3 Whether the judge's conduct and summing-up were unfair

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant's grounds of appeal were wholly without merit; the trial judge ensured fairness despite the applicant's self-representation, and no arguable error or unfairness occurred. The renewed application for leave to appeal is refused and a loss of time order is appropriate.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • 56 days shall not count towards the applicant's sentence (loss of time order)