Press & Anor v R.

Press & Anor v R.

The Recorder's directions on good character, lies in interview, joint enterprise, intoxication, PTSD, and self-defence were legally correct and did not cause unfairness or render the verdicts unsafe. There was no judicial bias. The appeals are dismissed.

Parties
1st Appellant: William Press; 2nd Appellant: Alexander Thompson; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 October 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeals dismissed
Legal Topics
Grievous Bodily Harm, Joint Enterprise, Self Defence, Intoxication, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Good Character Direction, Judicial Bias, Jury Directions
Criminal Law Grievous Bodily Harm Joint Enterprise Self Defence Intoxication Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Good Character Direction Judicial Bias +1 more

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Parties

William Press

1st Appellant

Alexander Thompson

2nd Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Recorder misdirected the jury on good character direction and its impact on credibility
  2. 2 Whether the Recorder misdirected the jury on the issue of lies in interview
  3. 3 Whether the Recorder misdirected the jury on joint enterprise and intent

Ratio Decidendi

The Recorder's directions on good character, lies in interview, joint enterprise, intoxication, PTSD, and self-defence were legally correct and did not cause unfairness or render the verdicts unsafe. There was no judicial bias. The appeals are dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed