Anthony & Ors, R v

Anthony & Ors, R v

The alleged intimidation did not amount to serious threats or prevent Yvonne Anthony from giving evidence; the trial judge's evidentiary rulings and directions were correct; there was no substantive merit in any of the applications for leave to appeal or extensions; the sentences imposed were severe but not...

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Parties
Appellant: Yvonne Anthony; Applicant: Derek Martin Anthony; Applicant: Anson Avalon Charles; Applicant: Stephanie McQueenie; Applicant: Delroy Gibson; Applicant: Paul Williams; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 November 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal and Applications for Leave/extensions
Outcome
Appeal and all applications dismissed
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Drug Trafficking, Appeals, Sentencing, Intimidation of Defendant, Admissibility of Evidence, Fair Trial, Disparity in Sentencing
Criminal Law Conspiracy Drug Trafficking Appeals Sentencing Intimidation of Defendant Admissibility of Evidence Fair Trial +1 more

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Parties

Yvonne Anthony

Appellant

Derek Martin Anthony

Applicant

Anson Avalon Charles

Applicant

Stephanie McQueenie

Applicant

Delroy Gibson

Applicant

Paul Williams

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal and Applications for Leave/extensions

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether intimidation prevented Yvonne Anthony from giving evidence and rendered her conviction unsafe
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge erred in admitting late evidence against Williams
  3. 3 Whether the trial judge erred in handling prejudicial evidence against Gibson

Ratio Decidendi

The alleged intimidation did not amount to serious threats or prevent Yvonne Anthony from giving evidence; the trial judge's evidentiary rulings and directions were correct; there was no substantive merit in any of the applications for leave to appeal or extensions; the sentences imposed were severe but not manifestly excessive or disparate.

Court Disposition

Appeal and all applications dismissed

Orders

  • Yvonne Anthony's appeal against conviction dismissed
  • Williams' application for extension of time refused