Campbell, R. v
The judge's directions and actions during summing up did not misdirect the jury, did not reverse the burden of proof, did not prejudice the appellant, and were consistent with established legal principles. The conviction is safe.
- Parties
- Respondent: R; Appellant: Jason Campbell
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 12 June 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Murder, Robbery, Bad Character Evidence, Cell Site Evidence, Burden of Proof, Summing Up, Alibi, Expert Evidence
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Parties
R
Respondent
Jason Campbell
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the trial judge misdirected the jury regarding the burden to call witnesses
- 2 Whether the judge wrongly encouraged speculation about further cell-site evidence
- 3 Whether the judge prejudiced the appellant by suggesting he might be recalled to address a phone call
Ratio Decidendi
The judge's directions and actions during summing up did not misdirect the jury, did not reverse the burden of proof, did not prejudice the appellant, and were consistent with established legal principles. The conviction is safe.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Conviction and sentence affirmed
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