R v Mullen

R v Mullen

There was only one substantive case against the defendant despite multiple indictments and administrative changes; therefore, only one fee is payable under the Regulations.

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Parties
Appellant: Hussain Solicitors; Defendant: Jordan Mullen; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Costs Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Litigators’ Graduated Fee Scheme, Indictment Definition, Fee Entitlement, Criminal Legal Aid (remuneration) Regulations 2013
Criminal Law Legal Aid Costs Litigators’ Graduated Fee Scheme Indictment Definition Fee Entitlement Criminal Legal Aid (remuneration) Regulations 2013

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Parties

Hussain Solicitors

Appellant

Jordan Mullen

Defendant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Costs Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether multiple indictments constitute multiple 'cases' for fee calculation under Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013
  2. 2 Entitlement to additional fee for stayed indictments

Ratio Decidendi

There was only one substantive case against the defendant despite multiple indictments and administrative changes; therefore, only one fee is payable under the Regulations.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No additional fee payable to appellant.
  • Trial fee already paid stands.