Press & Anor v R. [2013] EWCA Crim 1849 (24 October 2013)
The Recorder's directions on good character, lies, joint enterprise, intoxication, PTSD, and self-defence were legally adequate; any minor factual errors or slips were inconsequential; there was no judicial bias; the jury's verdicts were safe based on the evidence and proper legal directions.
- Citation
- [2013] EWCA Crim 1849
- 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 From Plymouth Crown Court
- Outcome
- Appeals dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Joint Enterprise, Self Defence, Intoxication, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd), Good Character Direction, Judicial Bias, Misdirection, Lucas Direction, Intent, Reasonableness of Force
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Parties
William Press
1st Appellant
Alexander Thompson
2nd Appellant
Regina
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence From Plymouth Crown Court
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Recorder misdirected the jury on good character, lies in interview, joint enterprise, intoxication, PTSD, and self-defence; whether judicial bias or factual errors rendered the convictions unsafe
Ratio Decidendi
The Recorder's directions on good character, lies, joint enterprise, intoxication, PTSD, and self-defence were legally adequate; any minor factual errors or slips were inconsequential; there was no judicial bias; the jury's verdicts were safe based on the evidence and proper legal directions.
Court Disposition
Appeals dismissed
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