Doughty, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1225 (22 August 2025)

The bad character evidence was properly admitted as relevant to the identity of the user of the phone and the purpose of communications; the sentence was within the guideline, properly aggravated, and not manifestly excessive; no arguable merit in the grounds of appeal.

Citation: [2025] EWCA Crim 1225
Parties: Prosecution: R; Applicant: Christopher Nigel Doughty
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 22 August 2025
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome: Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused
Legal Topics: Bad Character Evidence, Extended Sentence, Assisting or Encouraging Crime, Possession of Unauthorised Item in Prison, Sentencing Guidelines, Appeal Procedure

Criminal Law Bad Character Evidence Extended Sentence Assisting or Encouraging Crime Possession of Unauthorised Item in Prison Sentencing Guidelines Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Prosecution

Christopher Nigel Doughty

Applicant

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

1 Whether the trial judge erred in admitting bad character evidence
2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or based on an incorrect factual basis
3 Whether the conviction was unsafe

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused

Orders

Extensions of time granted
Renewed applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused