Moss, R v

Moss, R v

The evidence of PC Osmond was admissible and the jury was properly directed on the dangers of identification evidence. There was sufficient evidence for the case to go to the jury, and the conviction was safe.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Alvin Shaun Moss
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
01 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction upheld
Legal Topics
Identification Evidence, Admissibility of Evidence, Burglary, Appeal Against Conviction
Criminal Law Identification Evidence Admissibility of Evidence Burglary Appeal Against Conviction

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Alvin Shaun Moss

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in admitting the identification evidence of PC Osmond
  2. 2 Whether the identification evidence was too weak to support a conviction and the case should have been withdrawn from the jury

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence of PC Osmond was admissible and the jury was properly directed on the dangers of identification evidence. There was sufficient evidence for the case to go to the jury, and the conviction was safe.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction upheld