Vidgen, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1558 (23 October 2025)

Vidgen, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1558 (23 October 2025)

Despite the misdirection regarding the burden and standard of proof, the sentencing judge made it clear he was 'quite sure' the appellant's account was untrue, satisfying the criminal standard. The misdirection did not affect the outcome, so the appeal is dismissed.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1558
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Jake Vidgen
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Burden of Proof, Standard of Proof, Sentencing, Conspiracy to Rob, Possession of Offensive Weapon, Trial of Issue
Criminal Law Burden of Proof Standard of Proof Sentencing Conspiracy to Rob Possession of Offensive Weapon Trial of Issue

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Jake Vidgen

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge applied the correct burden and standard of proof at the trial of issue
  2. 2 Whether the misdirection as to the burden and standard of proof affected the fairness of the sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Despite the misdirection regarding the burden and standard of proof, the sentencing judge made it clear he was 'quite sure' the appellant's account was untrue, satisfying the criminal standard. The misdirection did not affect the outcome, so the appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed