Patrick, R v [1999] EWCA Crim 746 (18th March, 1999)

Patrick, R v [1999] EWCA Crim 746 (18th March, 1999)

The conviction was safe as the identification evidence was sufficient and the omission of a full alibi direction did not render the conviction unsafe; the original sentence was excessive and should be reduced to reflect the overall criminality.

Citation
[1999] EWCA Crim 746
Parties
Appellant: Alexander Patrick; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed in part
Legal Topics
Arson, Burglary, Identification Evidence, Alibi, Sentencing, Witness Intimidation
Criminal Law Arson Burglary Identification Evidence Alibi Sentencing Witness Intimidation

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Parties

Alexander Patrick

Appellant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the conviction for arson was unsafe due to identification and alibi issues
  2. 2 whether the sentence imposed was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was safe as the identification evidence was sufficient and the omission of a full alibi direction did not render the conviction unsafe; the original sentence was excessive and should be reduced to reflect the overall criminality.

Court Disposition

appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed in part

Orders

  • sentence of five years for arson quashed
  • sentence of three and a half years for arson substituted