R v Jake McMahon

R v Jake McMahon

There was no evidence that the jury acted with prejudice or animosity; the judge properly addressed all jury concerns and directed them appropriately. The conviction is not arguably unsafe, and the application for leave to appeal is refused as unarguable.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Jake McMahon
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application for extension of time and leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Jury Discharge, Sexual Offences, Appeal Against Conviction, Loss of Time Order
Criminal Law Jury Discharge Sexual Offences Appeal Against Conviction Loss of Time Order

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Jake McMahon

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge erred in refusing to discharge the jury due to alleged prejudice and animosity
  2. 2 Whether the conviction is unsafe as a result of the jury's conduct

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence that the jury acted with prejudice or animosity; the judge properly addressed all jury concerns and directed them appropriately. The conviction is not arguably unsafe, and the application for leave to appeal is refused as unarguable.

Court Disposition

application for extension of time and leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • extension of time refused
  • leave to appeal against conviction refused