Trought & Ors v R.

Trought & Ors v R.

The judge was entitled to admit hearsay evidence and notes, exclude interview evidence, find sufficient evidence for conviction, apply cross-admissibility, and impose sentences above guideline starting points due to aggravating factors; no error or manifest excess found.

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Parties
Appellant: Frazer Trought; Appellant: Nader Assaf; Appellant: David Lawal; Appellant: Vladimir Kana; Appellant: Fadi Jameel; Appellant: Edward Lightfoot; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Conviction and Sentence Appeals
Outcome
All appeals against conviction and sentence dismissed.
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Drug Trafficking, Hearsay Evidence, Sentencing, Cross Admissibility, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Conspiracy Drug Trafficking Hearsay Evidence Sentencing Cross Admissibility Totality Principle

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Parties

Frazer Trought

Appellant

Nader Assaf

Appellant

David Lawal

Appellant

Vladimir Kana

Appellant

Fadi Jameel

Appellant

Edward Lightfoot

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Conviction and Sentence Appeals

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Admissibility of hearsay evidence from absent co-accused
  2. 2 Admission of handwritten notes as evidence
  3. 3 Refusal to admit police interview of co-accused

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to admit hearsay evidence and notes, exclude interview evidence, find sufficient evidence for conviction, apply cross-admissibility, and impose sentences above guideline starting points due to aggravating factors; no error or manifest excess found.

Court Disposition

All appeals against conviction and sentence dismissed.

Orders

  • Appeal against conviction dismissed.
  • Renewed and new applications for leave to appeal dismissed.