Case, R. v

Case, R. v

The appellant, as tenant with exclusive control and knowledge of the firearm in his flat, was in possession and control of the firearm and ammunition; the judge's summing-up and instructions sufficiently identified the relevant issues and left them to the jury; the convictions are safe.

Parties
Appellant: Skye Case; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 December 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Possession of Firearm, Possession of Ammunition, Jury Instructions, DNA Evidence
Criminal Law Possession of Firearm Possession of Ammunition Jury Instructions DNA Evidence

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Parties

Skye Case

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge's summing-up and jury instructions on possession and DNA evidence were misleading or incorrect
  2. 2 Whether the appellant had actual control and possession of the firearm and ammunition

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant, as tenant with exclusive control and knowledge of the firearm in his flat, was in possession and control of the firearm and ammunition; the judge's summing-up and instructions sufficiently identified the relevant issues and left them to the jury; the convictions are safe.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • convictions upheld