Bains, R. v

Bains, R. v

The evidence against the applicant was overwhelming, the judge's decisions on admissibility of evidence and summing-up were correct, and the sentence imposed was proportionate to the scale of offending.

Parties
Applicant: Pardeep Singh Bains; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 April 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.
Legal Topics
Drug Offences, Money Laundering, Hearsay Evidence, Bad Character Evidence, Sentencing
Criminal Law Drug Offences Money Laundering Hearsay Evidence Bad Character Evidence Sentencing

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Parties

Pardeep Singh Bains

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Admissibility of hearsay evidence from mobile phones
  2. 2 Admission of bad character evidence
  3. 3 Impact of prior arrest on jury

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence against the applicant was overwhelming, the judge's decisions on admissibility of evidence and summing-up were correct, and the sentence imposed was proportionate to the scale of offending.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.

Orders

  • Leave to appeal against conviction refused.
  • Leave to appeal against sentence refused.