Jabber, R. v

Jabber, R. v

The evidence was sufficient for a jury to infer participation in the attack and to convict of manslaughter. The appellant's actions in removing the car and assisting in the misleading account constituted positive acts sufficient to support a conviction for perverting the course of justice.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Saqib Jabber
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 September 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Perverting the Course of Justice, Circumstantial Evidence, Inferences, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Manslaughter Perverting the Course of Justice Circumstantial Evidence Inferences Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Saqib Jabber

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether there was sufficient evidence for a jury to convict the appellant of manslaughter
  2. 2 Whether it was proper to charge and convict the appellant of perverting the course of justice based on the same evidence as the manslaughter count

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence was sufficient for a jury to infer participation in the attack and to convict of manslaughter. The appellant's actions in removing the car and assisting in the misleading account constituted positive acts sufficient to support a conviction for perverting the course of justice.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction and sentence affirmed
  • representation order not extended to junior counsel