Eaton, R v

Eaton, R v

There was no evidence of actual bias or improper influence by the discharged juror. The judge properly discharged the juror, directed the remaining jury, and followed established practice. The conviction is safe and the application for leave to appeal is refused.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Leon Eaton; Co Defendant: Korie Hassan; Co Defendant: Yonis Diblawe; Co Defendant: Jordan Parker
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 March 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Jury Bias, Murder, Joint Enterprise, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Procedure Jury Bias Murder Joint Enterprise Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Leon Eaton

Applicant

Korie Hassan

Co Defendant

Yonis Diblawe

Co Defendant

Jordan Parker

Co Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction is unsafe due to potential jury bias
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in not discharging the entire jury
  3. 3 Whether the judge failed to properly investigate the juror's connection to a defendant

Ratio Decidendi

There was no evidence of actual bias or improper influence by the discharged juror. The judge properly discharged the juror, directed the remaining jury, and followed established practice. The conviction is safe and the application for leave to appeal is refused.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • renewed application for leave to appeal against conviction refused