Nazham & Anor, R v
Although the judge's indication in chambers was irregular, the evidence established that neither appellant's freedom of choice was improperly inhibited; both exercised a free choice in pleading guilty.
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- Parties
- Prosecution: R; Appellant: Hameed Nazham; Appellant: Murtaza Nazham
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 09 March 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Conspiracy to Defraud, Plea Bargaining, Judicial Conduct, Confiscation Orders
Criminal Law Procedure Conspiracy to Defraud Plea Bargaining Judicial Conduct Confiscation Orders
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Parties
R
Prosecution
Hameed Nazham
Appellant
Murtaza Nazham
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether an irregular conversation in chambers improperly fettered the appellants' freedom of choice as to plea
- 2 Whether the guilty pleas should be treated as nullities due to improper judicial pressure
Ratio Decidendi
Although the judge's indication in chambers was irregular, the evidence established that neither appellant's freedom of choice was improperly inhibited; both exercised a free choice in pleading guilty.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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