Brind & Ors, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 934 (16 April 2008)

Brind & Ors, R v [2008] EWCA Crim 934 (16 April 2008)

All applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence were refused as lacking merit; evidence was properly admitted, guilty pleas were valid, and sentences not manifestly excessive. Where applications were without merit, court would consider exercising power under section 29 Criminal Appeal Act 1968.

Citation
[2008] EWCA Crim 934
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Anthony Brind; Applicant: Michael Adu-Gyamfi; Applicant: Michael S; Applicant: Nazakat Khan; Applicant: Maurice Young
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 April 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Applications for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal After Refusal by Single Judge
Outcome
applications refused
Legal Topics
Appeals, Conviction, Sentence, Extension of Time, Section 29 Criminal Appeal Act 1968, Bad Character Evidence, Admissibility, Guilty Plea, CCTV Evidence
Criminal Law Appeals Conviction Sentence Extension of Time Section 29 Criminal Appeal Act 1968 Bad Character Evidence Admissibility +2 more

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Anthony Brind

Applicant

Michael Adu-Gyamfi

Applicant

Michael S

Applicant

Nazakat Khan

Applicant

Maurice Young

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Applications for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal After Refusal by Single Judge

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether renewed applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence have merit
  2. 2 Whether time spent in detention pending appeal should count towards sentence under section 29 Criminal Appeal Act 1968
  3. 3 Admissibility of bad character evidence

Ratio Decidendi

All applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence were refused as lacking merit; evidence was properly admitted, guilty pleas were valid, and sentences not manifestly excessive. Where applications were without merit, court would consider exercising power under section 29 Criminal Appeal Act 1968.

Court Disposition

applications refused

Orders

  • Leave to appeal against conviction refused for all applicants.
  • Leave to appeal against sentence refused for all applicants.