Dorsett, R v

Dorsett, R v

The proposed fresh evidence from Amber Williams does not satisfy the criteria for admission on appeal, as no reasonable explanation for the delay has been provided and the evidence does not afford any ground for allowing the appeal. The convictions are not unsafe.

Parties
Applicant: Jaydee Dorsett; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
09 October 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
renewed applications refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Attempted Wounding, Fresh Evidence, Extension of Time, Self Defence
Criminal Law Murder Attempted Wounding Fresh Evidence Extension of Time Self Defence

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Parties

Jaydee Dorsett

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether fresh evidence provided by Amber Williams renders the convictions unsafe
  2. 2 Whether there is a satisfactory explanation for the delay in adducing the fresh evidence
  3. 3 Whether the applicant was acting in lawful self-defence

Ratio Decidendi

The proposed fresh evidence from Amber Williams does not satisfy the criteria for admission on appeal, as no reasonable explanation for the delay has been provided and the evidence does not afford any ground for allowing the appeal. The convictions are not unsafe.

Court Disposition

renewed applications refused

Orders

  • No extension of time granted
  • No leave to appeal against conviction granted