R v Joshua Truksa
The judge was entitled to impose a restraining order on acquittal because the evidence demonstrated an obsessive mindset and real risk of further harassment; the reasons for the order were clearly stated.
- Parties
- Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Joshua Truksa
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 07 April 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence (restraining Order) After Acquittal
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Restraining Orders, Protection From Harassment, Malicious Communications, Appeals
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Parties
Rex
Prosecutor
Joshua Truksa
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence (restraining Order) After Acquittal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the restraining order was properly imposed after acquittal
- 2 Whether the judge gave sufficient reasons for necessity of the restraining order
Ratio Decidendi
The judge was entitled to impose a restraining order on acquittal because the evidence demonstrated an obsessive mindset and real risk of further harassment; the reasons for the order were clearly stated.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Restraining order upheld
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