R v Sandra Hannah
The court found that the first indictment was stayed and a separate second indictment proceeded, so the solicitors were entitled to both the guilty plea and cracked trial fees claimed.
- Parties
- Prosecution: R; Defendant: Sandra Hannah
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 26 February 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Costs Determination
- Outcome
- appeal allowed
- Legal Topics
- Costs, Legal Aid Remuneration, Indictment Procedure
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Parties
R
Prosecution
Sandra Hannah
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Costs Determination
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the solicitors are entitled to two separate fees under the Criminal Legal Aid (Remuneration) Regulations 2013 where the first indictment was stayed and a second indictment proceeded.
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the first indictment was stayed and a separate second indictment proceeded, so the solicitors were entitled to both the guilty plea and cracked trial fees claimed.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed
Orders
- The appropriate additional payment is to be made to the applicant.
- The sum of £250 (exclusive of VAT) for costs is to be paid to the applicant.
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