Wilson, R v

Wilson, R v

The evidence of Alexis Young was admissible as circumstantial evidence relevant to the identification of the appellant as the robber. The Recorder did not err in admitting the evidence, and the jury was entitled to consider what inference, if any, to draw from it. The appeal against conviction is dismissed. The...

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Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Jamie Thomas Wilson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed in part
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Evidence, Robbery, Unlawful Wounding, Circumstantial Evidence, Sentence for Public Protection
Criminal Law Admissibility of Evidence Robbery Unlawful Wounding Circumstantial Evidence Sentence for Public Protection

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Jamie Thomas Wilson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the evidence of Alexis Young regarding absence of similar offences was admissible
  2. 2 Whether the conviction should be quashed based on the alleged prejudicial nature of the evidence
  3. 3 Whether the sentence for public protection for unlawful wounding was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence of Alexis Young was admissible as circumstantial evidence relevant to the identification of the appellant as the robber. The Recorder did not err in admitting the evidence, and the jury was entitled to consider what inference, if any, to draw from it. The appeal against conviction is dismissed. The sentence for public protection on count 6 is quashed and replaced with a determinate sentence and extension.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence for public protection on count 6 quashed
  • Sentence of 2 years with 2 year extension imposed on count 6