Davis, R. v

Davis, R. v

The trial judge's directions to the jury were clear and adequate; there was no need for further elaboration on adequate consideration given the simplicity of the issue. The conviction is safe.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Craig Davis
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 November 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Money Laundering, Proceeds of Crime, Adequate Consideration, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Money Laundering Proceeds of Crime Adequate Consideration Jury Directions

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Craig Davis

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge failed to properly direct the jury on the defence of adequate consideration under section 329(2)(c) of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's directions to the jury were clear and adequate; there was no need for further elaboration on adequate consideration given the simplicity of the issue. The conviction is safe.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction upheld