Humphrey, R v

Humphrey, R v

The jury were properly directed and there was evidence to support the charge; the note does not provide grounds to suspect breach of oath or unsafe conviction. The sentence was within guideline, reflecting high culpability and aggravating features; no arguable ground for appeal.

Parties
Applicant: Jason Humphrey; Respondent: The Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 June 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.
Legal Topics
Attempted Robbery, Sentencing, Jury Directions, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Attempted Robbery Sentencing Jury Directions Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Jason Humphrey

Applicant

The Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for attempted robbery is unsafe due to jury deliberations and note
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The jury were properly directed and there was evidence to support the charge; the note does not provide grounds to suspect breach of oath or unsafe conviction. The sentence was within guideline, reflecting high culpability and aggravating features; no arguable ground for appeal.

Court Disposition

Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.