R v Jake Vesey

R v Jake Vesey

There is no credible evidence that the juror was biased or acquired materially prejudicial information; the applicant's conviction for robbery is not unsafe. The witness statement does not afford any ground for allowing the appeal and is not capable of belief.

Parties
Applicant: Jake Vesey; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction
Outcome
leave to appeal against conviction refused
Legal Topics
Robbery, Jury Irregularity, Unsafe Conviction, Admissibility of Fresh Evidence
Criminal Law Robbery Jury Irregularity Unsafe Conviction Admissibility of Fresh Evidence

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Parties

Jake Vesey

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether jury irregularity renders the conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether fresh evidence should be admitted on appeal

Ratio Decidendi

There is no credible evidence that the juror was biased or acquired materially prejudicial information; the applicant's conviction for robbery is not unsafe. The witness statement does not afford any ground for allowing the appeal and is not capable of belief.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal against conviction refused

Orders

  • application for leave to adduce fresh evidence refused
  • application for extension of time not determined