Howe, R v

Howe, R v

The cumulative circumstantial evidence, partial identification, and properly admitted bad character evidence established a strong case against the appellant; the Recorder's rulings were correct and the convictions are safe.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Derek Howe
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Burglary, Bad Character Evidence, Identification Evidence, Propensity, Circumstantial Evidence
Criminal Law Burglary Bad Character Evidence Identification Evidence Propensity Circumstantial Evidence

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Derek Howe

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the partial identification evidence was admissible and sufficient
  2. 2 Whether the admission of bad character evidence was unfair and prejudicial
  3. 3 Whether there was a case to answer based on the cumulative evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The cumulative circumstantial evidence, partial identification, and properly admitted bad character evidence established a strong case against the appellant; the Recorder's rulings were correct and the convictions are safe.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • convictions upheld