R v Mohammed Fareed

R v Mohammed Fareed

The court held that the 'EVIL YOB' photograph and 'Godfather of Oldham' text messages were properly admitted to correct a false impression of the appellant's character. The judge's directions to the jury were clear and sufficient to prevent prejudice. The circumstantial evidence was ample and independent, proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The conviction was safe and the appeal was dismissed.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Mohammed Fareed
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed; conviction upheld
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, Serious Crime Prevention Order, Admissibility of Evidence, Bad Character Evidence, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Commit Robbery Serious Crime Prevention Order Admissibility of Evidence Bad Character Evidence Jury Directions

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Mohammed Fareed

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the admission of 'EVIL YOB' photograph and 'Godfather of Oldham' text messages rendered the conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the judge's directions to the jury cured any prejudice from admitted evidence
  3. 3 Whether the circumstantial evidence was sufficient to prove guilt

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the 'EVIL YOB' photograph and 'Godfather of Oldham' text messages were properly admitted to correct a false impression of the appellant's character. The judge's directions to the jury were clear and sufficient to prevent prejudice. The circumstantial evidence was ample and independent, proving guilt beyond reasonable doubt. The conviction was safe and the appeal was dismissed.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed; conviction upheld