R v Christopher Maclean & Anor
The judge was justified in admitting the photograph under section 101(1)(f) as the jury could decide whether a false impression was given; the reduction in sentence for guilty plea was appropriate given timing; no exceptional circumstances warranted further reduction for time spent in custody or delay.
- Parties
- Applicant: Christopher Maclean; Applicant: Stephen Miseldine; Respondent: Rex
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 15 April 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal
- Outcome
- applications refused
- Legal Topics
- Conspiracy to Supply Drugs, Bad Character Evidence, Sentencing Guidelines, Delay in Proceedings
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Parties
Christopher Maclean
Applicant
Stephen Miseldine
Applicant
Rex
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 admissibility of bad character evidence under section 101(1)(f) Criminal Justice Act 2003
- 2 appropriate reduction in sentence for guilty plea
- 3 consideration of time spent in custody prior to sentencing
Ratio Decidendi
The judge was justified in admitting the photograph under section 101(1)(f) as the jury could decide whether a false impression was given; the reduction in sentence for guilty plea was appropriate given timing; no exceptional circumstances warranted further reduction for time spent in custody or delay.
Court Disposition
applications refused
Orders
- Mr Maclean's application for leave to appeal against conviction refused.
- Mr Miseldine's application for leave to appeal against sentence and extension of time refused.
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