McLeod & Ors, R v

McLeod & Ors, R v

The appeals against conviction and sentence were refused as the judge's directions, assessment of evidence, and sentencing were found to be appropriate and justified given the gravity of the offences, the roles of the appellants, and the application of relevant legal principles.

Parties
Respondent: R; Appellant: Ralph McLeod; Appellant: Lemar Grant; Appellant: Kofi Poyser; Appellant: Anthony McLeod; Appellant: Ricardo Grant; Appellant: Yusuf Akbar; Appellant: Lewis Poyser
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 June 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.
Legal Topics
Joint Enterprise, Grievous Bodily Harm, Kidnap, False Imprisonment, Blackmail, Sentencing Principles, Dangerous Offender Provisions, Totality Principle, Bad Character Evidence
Criminal Law Joint Enterprise Grievous Bodily Harm Kidnap False Imprisonment Blackmail Sentencing Principles Dangerous Offender Provisions +2 more

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Parties

R

Respondent

Ralph McLeod

Appellant

Lemar Grant

Appellant

Kofi Poyser

Appellant

Anthony McLeod

Appellant

Ricardo Grant

Appellant

Yusuf Akbar

Appellant

Lewis Poyser

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge misdirected the jury on joint enterprise following R v Jogee
  2. 2 Whether there was a case to answer for causing grievous bodily harm with intent
  3. 3 Whether the alternative of wounding contrary to section 20 Offences Against the Person Act 1861 should have been left to the jury

Ratio Decidendi

The appeals against conviction and sentence were refused as the judge's directions, assessment of evidence, and sentencing were found to be appropriate and justified given the gravity of the offences, the roles of the appellants, and the application of relevant legal principles.

Court Disposition

Applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.

Orders

  • Representation order granted to Mr Schofield for the Jogee ground only.
  • No reduction in sentences for totality; life sentences and minimum terms upheld.