Thomas, R. v

Thomas, R. v

The judge was entitled to admit the DNA evidence and the prosecution expert's opinion, as it was not so unreliable as to require exclusion; the summing-up was adequate; and there was sufficient evidence for the jury to consider the charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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Parties
Respondent: The Queen; Appellant: Ashley Kieron Thomas
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 May 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Expert Evidence, DNA Evidence, Firearms Offences, Grievous Bodily Harm, Dangerous Driving
Criminal Law Evidence Admissibility of Expert Evidence DNA Evidence Firearms Offences Grievous Bodily Harm Dangerous Driving

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Parties

The Queen

Respondent

Ashley Kieron Thomas

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in refusing to exclude certain DNA evidence adduced by the Crown
  2. 2 Whether the judge's summing-up to the jury in respect of DNA evidence was adequate
  3. 3 Whether the judge erred in ruling against a submission of no case to answer on count 3

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to admit the DNA evidence and the prosecution expert's opinion, as it was not so unreliable as to require exclusion; the summing-up was adequate; and there was sufficient evidence for the jury to consider the charge of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed