Richards & Anor, R v

Richards & Anor, R v

Hope's fresh evidence was wholly incredible and contradicted by objective evidence; the conviction was safe. The sentences reflected the gravity and aggravating features of the offences and were not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Jason Richards; Appellant: Ben Devere Hope
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 June 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Attempted Murder, Joint Enterprise, Fresh Evidence, Appeal Procedure, Sentencing
Criminal Law Murder Attempted Murder Joint Enterprise Fresh Evidence Appeal Procedure Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Jason Richards

Appellant

Ben Devere Hope

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction of Jason Richards is unsafe in light of Ben Hope's changed evidence and confession
  2. 2 Whether the sentences imposed on Richards and Hope were manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

Hope's fresh evidence was wholly incredible and contradicted by objective evidence; the conviction was safe. The sentences reflected the gravity and aggravating features of the offences and were not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed

Orders

  • Application to admit fresh evidence refused
  • Conviction upheld