Purlis, R. v

Purlis, R. v

The trial judge's directions to the jury on the facial mapping evidence, alibi, and evidential deficiencies were adequate, balanced, and in accordance with established legal principles. The absence of written directions or a route to verdict did not render the conviction unsafe. There was no merit in any of the grounds of appeal advanced.

Parties
Appellant: Marcin Dariusz Purlis; Respondent: Regina (The Crown)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
13 July 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Facial Mapping Evidence, Alibi, Jury Directions, Expert Evidence
Criminal Law Robbery Facial Mapping Evidence Alibi Jury Directions Expert Evidence

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Parties

Marcin Dariusz Purlis

Appellant

Regina (The Crown)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge's directions to the jury on facial mapping evidence were adequate
  2. 2 Whether the summing-up sufficiently addressed the limitations of expert evidence
  3. 3 Whether the judge properly directed the jury on the alibi and other evidential deficiencies

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's directions to the jury on the facial mapping evidence, alibi, and evidential deficiencies were adequate, balanced, and in accordance with established legal principles. The absence of written directions or a route to verdict did not render the conviction unsafe. There was no merit in any of the grounds of appeal advanced.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal against conviction is dismissed