Riddington, R. v

Riddington, R. v

None of the grounds of appeal against conviction or sentence were reasonably arguable. The judge's directions and findings were correct, and the fresh evidence would not have affected the safety of the conviction. The sentence was not wrong in principle or manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Applicant: Charles Riddington
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 April 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Self Defence, Loss of Control, Appeal Against Conviction, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Murder Self Defence Loss of Control Appeal Against Conviction Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Charles Riddington

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for murder was unsafe due to alleged misdirections to the jury and fresh evidence
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

None of the grounds of appeal against conviction or sentence were reasonably arguable. The judge's directions and findings were correct, and the fresh evidence would not have affected the safety of the conviction. The sentence was not wrong in principle or manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused