R v Waseem Khan & Anor

R v Waseem Khan & Anor

The convictions are safe as the evidence, including phone attribution, surveillance, and fingerprint evidence, was sufficient for a reasonable jury to convict. The judge did not err in admitting the messages or bad character evidence, nor in his jury directions. The sentences imposed were within guideline ranges and...

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Parties
Appellant/defendant: Waseem Khan; Applicant/defendant: Taswir Mohammed; Applicant/defendant: Mohammed Jahangeer; Respondent/prosecution: Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 January 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeals Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeals against conviction dismissed; leave to appeal against sentence refused; applications for extension of time and leave to appeal for co-defendants refused.
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Supply Drugs, Admissibility of Evidence, Bad Character Evidence, Disclosure Obligations, Jury Directions, Appeal Against Conviction, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Supply Drugs Admissibility of Evidence Bad Character Evidence Disclosure Obligations Jury Directions Appeal Against Conviction Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Waseem Khan

Appellant/defendant

Taswir Mohammed

Applicant/defendant

Mohammed Jahangeer

Applicant/defendant

Crown

Respondent/prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeals Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction of Waseem Khan is unsafe due to late disclosure and admission of text and audio messages
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in admitting evidence of bad character
  3. 3 Whether the judge misdirected the jury regarding voice identification and use of messages

Ratio Decidendi

The convictions are safe as the evidence, including phone attribution, surveillance, and fingerprint evidence, was sufficient for a reasonable jury to convict. The judge did not err in admitting the messages or bad character evidence, nor in his jury directions. The sentences imposed were within guideline ranges and reflected the defendants' roles.

Court Disposition

Appeals against conviction dismissed; leave to appeal against sentence refused; applications for extension of time and leave to appeal for co-defendants refused.

Orders

  • Waseem Khan's appeal against conviction dismissed
  • Leave to appeal against sentence for Waseem Khan refused