Hall -Chung, R. v

Hall -Chung, R. v

Legal professional privilege was waived by the solicitor's statement in the appellant's presence, permitting cross-examination on the grounds for silence. Cross-examination of the alibi witness about her conduct did not amount to inadmissible bad character evidence. The Watson direction to the jury was appropriate. Admission of previous convictions was proper to show propensity. The minimum sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offences.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Teon Hall-Chung
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 July 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Possession of Firearm, Attempted Robbery, Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm, Legal Professional Privilege, Admissibility of Evidence, Bad Character Evidence, Sentencing
Criminal Law Robbery Possession of Firearm Attempted Robbery Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm Legal Professional Privilege Admissibility of Evidence Bad Character Evidence +1 more

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Teon Hall-Chung

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether legal professional privilege was waived by the appellant's solicitor's statement during police interview
  2. 2 Whether prosecution cross-examination on the appellant's silence and alibi was proper
  3. 3 Whether cross-examination of the alibi witness about her conduct constituted inadmissible bad character evidence

Ratio Decidendi

Legal professional privilege was waived by the solicitor's statement in the appellant's presence, permitting cross-examination on the grounds for silence. Cross-examination of the alibi witness about her conduct did not amount to inadmissible bad character evidence. The Watson direction to the jury was appropriate. Admission of previous convictions was proper to show propensity. The minimum sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offences.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed