R v Driss Serhir

R v Driss Serhir

There were no arguable grounds to doubt the fairness of the trial or the safety of the conviction. The trial was fair, the evidence was overwhelming, and the sentence was within the appropriate range with all relevant mitigation considered. There was no justification for extending time to appeal.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Driss Serhir
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
renewed applications for leave to appeal conviction and sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Rape of a Child Under 13, Bad Character Evidence, Admissibility of Evidence, Sentencing, Extension of Time, Jury Fairness
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Rape of a Child Under 13 Bad Character Evidence Admissibility of Evidence Sentencing Extension of Time Jury Fairness

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Driss Serhir

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be granted an extension of time to appeal conviction and sentence
  2. 2 Whether the conviction is safe given the grounds raised by the applicant
  3. 3 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or failed to consider mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

There were no arguable grounds to doubt the fairness of the trial or the safety of the conviction. The trial was fair, the evidence was overwhelming, and the sentence was within the appropriate range with all relevant mitigation considered. There was no justification for extending time to appeal.

Court Disposition

renewed applications for leave to appeal conviction and sentence refused

Orders

  • Extension of time to appeal conviction refused
  • Extension of time to appeal sentence refused