Romani v R.

Romani v R.

The judge properly exercised discretion not to sever the indictment, gave appropriate directions to the jury, and handled jury concerns sensibly; there was no arguable error or prejudice to the applicant's fair trial.

Parties
Applicant: David Romani; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 February 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Possess Controlled Drugs, Possession of Criminal Property, Severance of Indictment, Jury Misconduct, Fair Trial
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Possess Controlled Drugs Possession of Criminal Property Severance of Indictment Jury Misconduct Fair Trial

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Parties

David Romani

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge erred in refusing severance of counts alleging possession of criminal property from conspiracy counts
  2. 2 Whether the judge properly handled alleged jury misconduct and notes expressing concern about proximity to defendants

Ratio Decidendi

The judge properly exercised discretion not to sever the indictment, gave appropriate directions to the jury, and handled jury concerns sensibly; there was no arguable error or prejudice to the applicant's fair trial.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed