Crawford, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 711 (10 May 2023)

Crawford, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 711 (10 May 2023)

There were no arguable grounds of appeal against conviction or sentence; the evidence was strong, the jury's verdict was sound, and the sentencing judge applied the law correctly. The administratively imposed surcharge order was unlawful as it was not pronounced in open court.

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Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 711
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Connor Peter Crawford
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 May 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Seek Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Firearms Offences, Appeals, Sentencing, Extension of Time, Unsafe Conviction
Criminal Law Firearms Offences Appeals Sentencing Extension of Time Unsafe Conviction

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Connor Peter Crawford

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Seek Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there are arguable grounds for appeal against conviction for firearms offences
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  3. 3 Whether an extension of time to seek leave to appeal should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

There were no arguable grounds of appeal against conviction or sentence; the evidence was strong, the jury's verdict was sound, and the sentencing judge applied the law correctly. The administratively imposed surcharge order was unlawful as it was not pronounced in open court.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Refusal of extension of time to apply for leave to appeal conviction and sentence
  • Direction to amend Crown Court record to remove £181 surcharge order