R v Ashley Boyce

R v Ashley Boyce

Leave to appeal against conviction is granted only on grounds relating to jury irregularity; all other grounds are unarguable. The judge was entitled to admit bad character evidence, the verdict on count 15 was regular, no undue pressure was placed on co-defendant, and the sentence imposed was justified and not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Respondent: Rex; Applicant: Ashley Boyce
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 November 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Leave to appeal against conviction granted on grounds 1 and 2 (jury irregularity), refused on all other grounds. Leave to appeal against sentence refused.
Legal Topics
Jury Irregularity, Bad Character Evidence, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Sexual Offences, Firearms Offences, Assault, Threats to Kill
Criminal Law Jury Irregularity Bad Character Evidence Sentencing Dangerousness Sexual Offences Firearms Offences Assault +1 more

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Ashley Boyce

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether jury irregularity rendered the conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether admission of bad character evidence was erroneous
  3. 3 Whether the verdict on count 15 was irregular or unsafe

Ratio Decidendi

Leave to appeal against conviction is granted only on grounds relating to jury irregularity; all other grounds are unarguable. The judge was entitled to admit bad character evidence, the verdict on count 15 was regular, no undue pressure was placed on co-defendant, and the sentence imposed was justified and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal against conviction granted on grounds 1 and 2 (jury irregularity), refused on all other grounds. Leave to appeal against sentence refused.

Orders

  • Time extended for appeal as requested.
  • Leave to appeal against conviction granted limited to grounds 1 and 2.