Sabi, R. v

Sabi, R. v

The evidence of blood, DNA, and contact staining, combined with the appellant's lies and behaviour, was sufficient for the jury to infer participation in violent disorder. The section 34 direction, though defective, did not render the conviction unsafe.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Sarabjeet Sabi
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 January 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Violent Disorder, Evidence, Jury Directions, Section 34 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
Criminal Law Violent Disorder Evidence Jury Directions Section 34 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Sarabjeet Sabi

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge erred in not withdrawing the case from the jury at the close of the prosecution case
  2. 2 Whether the section 34 direction to the jury was justified and properly given

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence of blood, DNA, and contact staining, combined with the appellant's lies and behaviour, was sufficient for the jury to infer participation in violent disorder. The section 34 direction, though defective, did not render the conviction unsafe.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction upheld