R v David King & Anor

R v David King & Anor

The bad character evidence was properly admitted and did not render the convictions unsafe; the sentencing judge gave sufficient credit for Edward King's age and maturity and correctly assessed his role in the joint enterprise; there are no grounds to interfere with conviction or sentence.

Parties
Respondent: Rex; Applicant: David King; Applicant: Edward Dominic King
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed; application for extension of time refused.
Legal Topics
Bad Character Evidence, Joint Enterprise, Sentencing, Murder, Admissibility of Evidence
Criminal Law Bad Character Evidence Joint Enterprise Sentencing Murder Admissibility of Evidence

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

David King

Applicant

Edward Dominic King

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the admission of bad character evidence rendered the convictions unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge gave sufficient credit for age and maturity
  3. 3 Whether Edward King's secondary role warranted a reduced minimum term

Ratio Decidendi

The bad character evidence was properly admitted and did not render the convictions unsafe; the sentencing judge gave sufficient credit for Edward King's age and maturity and correctly assessed his role in the joint enterprise; there are no grounds to interfere with conviction or sentence.

Court Disposition

Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed; application for extension of time refused.

Orders

  • Minimum term for Edward King calculated as 17 years and 171 days and directed to be added to the record.