R v Corry

In the case of R v Corry, the appellant was convicted of the murder of the deceased and sentenced to life imprisonment. Following an appeal, the conviction was overturned and a re-trial ordered. At the re-trial, the appellant was acquitted of murder but found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 17.5 years imprisonment, with 980 days being recognised as time already served. The appellant appealed against both the conviction and the sentence. The appellant did not provide particulars or arguments in support of the appeal against conviction, and the Crown presented a strong case that the appellant was responsible for the death of the deceased.

The court examined whether the jury could reasonably reach a verdict of manslaughter given the evidence presented. The court found that the jury's decision was within the bounds of reason, given the evidence and the appellant's lack of argument in support of the appeal against conviction. Regarding the sentence, the court noted that the appellant showed no remorse and that the sentence imposed was within the range of the sentencing judge's discretion. The court concluded that the sentence was not manifestly excessive and dismissed the application for leave to appeal against the sentence.

The court dismissed the appeal against conviction and the application for leave to appeal against the sentence. The appellant's conviction of manslaughter and the sentence of 17.5 years imprisonment, with 980 days being recognised as time already served, were upheld.