Bad Character: Criminal Justice Act 2003; Single Previous Conviction; Propensity

摘要

The appellant was convicted on three counts. Count 1 was possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, contrary to s. 16A of the Firearms Act 1968. The remaining counts were ones relating to criminal damage. He was sentenced to a period of five years' imprisonment on Count 1. The appellant had been involved in a dispute with a car seller concerning the quality of a vehicle he had purchased. The Crown's case was that a firearm had been discharged at two cars causing damage to the vehicles and fear of violence to other persons. The appellant had subsequently been identified at an identification parade as being the person responsible. At trial, the Crown, relying on s.