R v Simon Davies & Ors

R v Simon Davies & Ors

The applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence fail because the trial judge's handling of the alleged jury irregularities was appropriate, the sentences imposed reflected the applicants' roles and culpability, and no arguable errors or unfairness were demonstrated.

Parties
Applicant: Simon Davies; Applicant: Damion Darren Morgan; Applicant: Marcus Justin Hughes; Respondent: The Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 August 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
all renewed applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Money Laundering, Jury Irregularity, Sentencing, Disclosure, Appeals
Criminal Law Conspiracy Money Laundering Jury Irregularity Sentencing Disclosure Appeals

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Parties

Simon Davies

Applicant

Damion Darren Morgan

Applicant

Marcus Justin Hughes

Applicant

The Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Applications for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in failing to discharge the jury or investigate further after prosecution counsel's tweet during trial
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in failing to investigate further the existence of a WhatsApp group among jurors
  3. 3 Whether the sentences imposed were manifestly excessive or unfairly disparate

Ratio Decidendi

The applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence fail because the trial judge's handling of the alleged jury irregularities was appropriate, the sentences imposed reflected the applicants' roles and culpability, and no arguable errors or unfairness were demonstrated.

Court Disposition

all renewed applications for leave to appeal against conviction and sentence refused