Sargeant, R. v

Sargeant, R. v

The grounds of appeal were rejected because the issues of substantial impairment and causation were properly for the jury, the judge's directions on loss of control and diminished responsibility were legally correct and sufficient, and the management of evidence and directions did not render the conviction unsafe.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Charlene Sargeant
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Diminished Responsibility, Loss of Control, Self Defence, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Murder Diminished Responsibility Loss of Control Self Defence Jury Directions

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Charlene Sargeant

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in failing to withdraw the charge of murder at the close of the prosecution case
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in refusing to admit a joint expert statement
  3. 3 Whether the trial judge erred in not giving a propensity direction regarding the deceased's character

Ratio Decidendi

The grounds of appeal were rejected because the issues of substantial impairment and causation were properly for the jury, the judge's directions on loss of control and diminished responsibility were legally correct and sufficient, and the management of evidence and directions did not render the conviction unsafe.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed