Cox, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 892 (23 July 2024)

Cox, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 892 (23 July 2024)

The conviction was safe as there was sufficient evidence for the jury to find the applicant in possession of the firearm and ammunition with the requisite intent; the judge's directions, though not perfect, were adequate and did not misdirect the jury; and no exceptional circumstances existed to avoid the statutory minimum sentence.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 892
Parties
Applicant: Renee Samara Cox; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time; Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction; Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence
Outcome
Applications refused
Legal Topics
Firearms Offences, Possession With Intent to Endanger Life, Appeal Against Conviction, Appeal Against Sentence, Jury Directions, Strict Liability, Exceptional Circumstances in Sentencing
Criminal Law Firearms Offences Possession With Intent to Endanger Life Appeal Against Conviction Appeal Against Sentence Jury Directions Strict Liability Exceptional Circumstances in Sentencing

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Parties

Renee Samara Cox

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time; Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction; Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction for possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life was safe
  2. 2 Whether the judge's directions to the jury were adequate and correct in law
  3. 3 Whether exceptional circumstances existed to avoid the statutory minimum sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was safe as there was sufficient evidence for the jury to find the applicant in possession of the firearm and ammunition with the requisite intent; the judge's directions, though not perfect, were adequate and did not misdirect the jury; and no exceptional circumstances existed to avoid the statutory minimum sentence.

Court Disposition

Applications refused

Orders

  • Extension of time granted
  • Application for leave to appeal conviction refused