KL, R. v

The joinder of the rape and burglary counts was proper because evidence of the burglary was relevant and admissible in relation to the rape count, and the offences exhibited sufficient nexus to be tried together. The sentence for burglary should be made concurrent with the rape sentence due to the unusual circumstances and the nature of the offences.

Parties: Appellant/applicant: K. L.; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 22 January 2013
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome: appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed in part
Legal Topics: Joinder of Counts, Rape, Burglary, Battery, Sentencing, Severance of Indictment

Criminal Law Joinder of Counts Rape Burglary Battery Sentencing Severance of Indictment

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Parties

K. L.

Appellant/applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the joinder of rape and burglary counts in the indictment was proper
2 Whether the conviction was safe given the joinder
3 Whether the sentence imposed was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

appeal against conviction dismissed; appeal against sentence allowed in part

Orders

sentence reduced from six and a half years to five and a half years by making the burglary sentence concurrent with the rape sentence