R v Sheldon Pommell

R v Sheldon Pommell

None of the grounds of appeal against conviction or sentence are arguable; the trial judge's directions were adequate, the summing-up was fair, the evidence of acquittal was not relevant, and the sentence was within the guideline range and proportionate.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: Sheldon Pommell
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Applications for leave to adduce fresh evidence and for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.
Legal Topics
Attempted Murder, Possession of Firearm, Joint Enterprise, Appeal Procedure, Sentencing
Criminal Law Attempted Murder Possession of Firearm Joint Enterprise Appeal Procedure Sentencing

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Sheldon Pommell

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in refusing to admit evidence of co-defendant's acquittal
  2. 2 Whether the summing-up was unfair or unbalanced
  3. 3 Whether the directions to the jury on secondary liability were deficient

Ratio Decidendi

None of the grounds of appeal against conviction or sentence are arguable; the trial judge's directions were adequate, the summing-up was fair, the evidence of acquittal was not relevant, and the sentence was within the guideline range and proportionate.

Court Disposition

Applications for leave to adduce fresh evidence and for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused.