R v Reece David O’Flaherty

R v Reece David O’Flaherty

There were no arguable grounds for appeal; counsel's conduct was proper, joinder was justified, no prejudice arose from lack of expert evidence, and the judge's directions and summing-up were balanced and free from bias.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Reece David O’Flaherty
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 August 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
all applications refused
Legal Topics
Possession With Intent to Supply, Joinder of Indictments, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Judicial Bias, Admission of Fresh Evidence
Criminal Law Possession With Intent to Supply Joinder of Indictments Ineffective Assistance of Counsel Judicial Bias Admission of Fresh Evidence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Reece David O’Flaherty

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant's conviction is unsafe due to alleged ineffective assistance of counsel
  2. 2 Whether joinder of indictments was improper and prejudicial
  3. 3 Whether failure to call expert evidence prejudiced the applicant

Ratio Decidendi

There were no arguable grounds for appeal; counsel's conduct was proper, joinder was justified, no prejudice arose from lack of expert evidence, and the judge's directions and summing-up were balanced and free from bias.

Court Disposition

all applications refused

Orders

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