The defendant appealed against a conviction on one count of possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply, and his sentence of three years in a Young Offender institution. He said that the judge had been sarcastic and had himself in effect cross examined the defendant.
Held: The Recorder had behaved as he were an advocate for the prosecution, and his summing up was unbalanced at its best.
Judges:
Laws LJ, Beatson, Blake JJ
Citations:
[2010] EWCA Crim 798
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 18 August 2022; Ref: scu.416043