Palmer, R. v

Palmer, R. v

The judge was correct to refuse severance and to reject the submission of no case to answer, as the evidence permitted the jury to infer joint possession and intent to supply; no arguable grounds for appeal exist.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Leon Palmer
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
application for extension of time refused; renewed application for leave to appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Possession of Controlled Drugs, Intent to Supply, Bladed Article Offences, Severance of Counts, No Case to Answer
Criminal Law Possession of Controlled Drugs Intent to Supply Bladed Article Offences Severance of Counts No Case to Answer

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Leon Palmer

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether count 1 (bladed article) should have been severed from other counts
  2. 2 Whether there was a case to answer on the drugs charges

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was correct to refuse severance and to reject the submission of no case to answer, as the evidence permitted the jury to infer joint possession and intent to supply; no arguable grounds for appeal exist.

Court Disposition

application for extension of time refused; renewed application for leave to appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No extension of time granted
  • Leave to appeal refused