Dillon, R v

Dillon, R v

The judge's directions, taken as a whole, fairly set out the law, issues, and evidence, and left the question of intent to the jury. There was sufficient evidential basis for the jury to conclude that kicking caused the fatal injury. The conviction is safe.

Parties
Appellant: Terry Dillon; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 March 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Intent, Jury Directions, Mens Rea, Causation
Criminal Law Murder Intent Jury Directions Mens Rea Causation

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Parties

Terry Dillon

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge's directions on intent rendered the conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether there was sufficient evidential basis for the jury to conclude that kicking caused the fatal injury

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's directions, taken as a whole, fairly set out the law, issues, and evidence, and left the question of intent to the jury. There was sufficient evidential basis for the jury to conclude that kicking caused the fatal injury. The conviction is safe.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction upheld