Percival & Anor, R v

The judge's directions regarding caution with Alvin's evidence, corroboration, and the presentation of supporting evidence were adequate; errors regarding Osborne and Spendiff-Smith's evidence were insignificant and did not affect the safety of the convictions; the minimum term for the life sentence was justified given the totality of the offences and aggravating circumstances.

Parties: Respondent: Regina; First Appellant: Ricky John Percival; Second Appellant: Kevin Nigel Walsh
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 18 June 2010
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome: Appeals against conviction and sentence dismissed
Legal Topics: Murder, Conspiracy to Pervert the Course of Justice, Evidentiary Caution, Corroboration, Sentencing Principles

Criminal Law Murder Conspiracy to Pervert the Course of Justice Evidentiary Caution Corroboration Sentencing Principles

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Ricky John Percival

First Appellant

Kevin Nigel Walsh

Second Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Adequacy of jury direction regarding caution with accomplice evidence
2 Admissibility and impact of unreliable witness statements
3 Corroboration requirements for accomplice testimony

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeals against conviction and sentence dismissed

Orders

Convictions of Ricky John Percival and Kevin Nigel Walsh upheld
Minimum term of 26 years for life sentence confirmed