[2002] EWCA Crim 2476

Where a case concerning an indictable offence had been sent to the Crown Court for trial and the charge was subsequently dropped to an either-way offence, failure to follow the correct mode-of-trial procedure under Sch.3 Crime and Disorder Act 1998 would result in any subsequent proceedings being declared a nullity. In a second appeal by the same appellant, guidance was given on jury directions in respect of drug paraphernalia used to prove an intent to supply.

CA (Crim Div) (Potter LJ, Butterfield J, Judge Paget QC)

06/11/2002