JG & Ors, R v

JG & Ors, R v

The trial judge made an error of principle or reached a conclusion not reasonably open to him. The circumstantial evidence, telephone traffic, and unexplained cash provided sufficient basis for a jury to infer conspiracy. The judge's ruling was quashed and the trial ordered to continue.

Parties
Appellant: Regina; Respondent: JG; Respondent: SF; Respondent: MKS; Respondent: JPGT; Respondent: RSST; Respondent: MN; Respondent: PJR
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 July 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Ruling of No Case to Answer
Outcome
appeal allowed; ruling quashed; trial to continue against all defendants
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Evidence, Appeal, Drug Offences
Criminal Law Conspiracy Evidence Appeal Drug Offences

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Parties

Regina

Appellant

JG

Respondent

SF

Respondent

MKS

Respondent

JPGT

Respondent

RSST

Respondent

MN

Respondent

PJR

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Ruling of No Case to Answer

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in ruling there was no case to answer for six defendants charged with conspiracy to supply heroin
  2. 2 Whether circumstantial evidence and telephone data provided sufficient basis for a jury to convict

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge made an error of principle or reached a conclusion not reasonably open to him. The circumstantial evidence, telephone traffic, and unexplained cash provided sufficient basis for a jury to infer conspiracy. The judge's ruling was quashed and the trial ordered to continue.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; ruling quashed; trial to continue against all defendants

Orders

  • The judge's decision is quashed.
  • The trial will continue against all defendants.