Prior, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1651 (21 December 2023)

Prior, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1651 (21 December 2023)

There were no arguable grounds of appeal as the applicant was properly represented, the evidence was admissible and unaltered, and no procedural irregularities affected the fairness of the trial or conviction.

Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 1651
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Max Perry Manus Prior
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 December 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Conviction
Outcome
applications refused
Legal Topics
Wounding With Intent, Appeal Procedure, Self Defence, Representation at Trial
Criminal Law Wounding With Intent Appeal Procedure Self Defence Representation at Trial

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Max Perry Manus Prior

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time and Leave to Appeal Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant was denied legal representation at police station and court
  2. 2 Whether the CCTV evidence was improperly used or altered
  3. 3 Whether witness statements were improperly changed

Ratio Decidendi

There were no arguable grounds of appeal as the applicant was properly represented, the evidence was admissible and unaltered, and no procedural irregularities affected the fairness of the trial or conviction.

Court Disposition

applications refused

Orders

  • Application for extension of time refused
  • Application for leave to appeal conviction refused