Lederman, R v

Lederman, R v

The appellant was fit to plead as statutory requirements for unfitness were not met; his absence from trial was voluntary; the trial judge properly exercised discretion to proceed in absence; conviction was safe given strong evidence and proper representation.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Defendant: Geoffrey Lederman
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 July 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Conviction Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Dangerous Driving, Fitness to Plead, Trial in Absence, Automatism, Mental Health in Criminal Proceedings
Criminal Law Causing Death by Dangerous Driving Fitness to Plead Trial in Absence Automatism Mental Health in Criminal Proceedings

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Geoffrey Lederman

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Conviction Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant was fit to plead and attend trial
  2. 2 Whether the trial in absence was proper
  3. 3 Whether the conviction was safe given medical evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant was fit to plead as statutory requirements for unfitness were not met; his absence from trial was voluntary; the trial judge properly exercised discretion to proceed in absence; conviction was safe given strong evidence and proper representation.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • permission to appeal on renewed application refused