On a charge of assisting in the disposal of stolen goods for the benefit of another, that other cannot be someone co-accused on the same charge. As a matter of plain language that other person must himself be a third party to the charge. Citations: Times 21-May-1999, Gazette 12-May-1999, [1999] EWCA Crim 1025 Links: Bailii … Continue reading Regina v Gingell: CACD 16 Apr 1999
Appeal by case stated from conviction for dishonestly receiving stolen goods. Citations: [1997] EWHC Admin 34 Links: Bailii Statutes: Theft Act 1968 22(1) Crime Updated: 25 May 2022; Ref: scu.136979
The defendant appealed against his conviction for attempting to handle stolen goods. They were to be delivered to him in a van, but the meat was intercepted and recovered by the police. The defendant argued that he should not be convicted of attempting the impossible, since the goods were no longer stolen, having returned to … Continue reading Haughton v Smith, On Appeal From Regina v Smith (Roger): HL 21 Nov 1973
