Agrela, R. v

Agrela, R. v

The trial judge correctly applied the statutory tests for admissibility of evidence, exercised proper discretion, and gave fair jury directions; no arguable grounds exist against the safety of the conviction.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Jose Manuel Correia Agrela
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 May 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Murder, Bad Character Evidence, Admissibility of Evidence, Jury Directions, Foreign Convictions
Criminal Law Murder Bad Character Evidence Admissibility of Evidence Jury Directions Foreign Convictions

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Jose Manuel Correia Agrela

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in refusing to admit evidence of bad character and mental health of a prosecution witness
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in admitting evidence of the applicant's foreign convictions
  3. 3 Whether the trial judge erred in admitting graphical representations of the deceased's injuries

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge correctly applied the statutory tests for admissibility of evidence, exercised proper discretion, and gave fair jury directions; no arguable grounds exist against the safety of the conviction.

Court Disposition

application refused