[2012] EWCA Crim 2750

An earlier conviction for an offence of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm contrary to the Offences against the Person Act 1861 s.18 was admissible to prove, following the death of the victim, that the defendant was guilty not merely of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, but of murder.

CA (Crim Div) (Lord Judge LCJ, Fulford J, Bean J)

18/12/2012