R v Maxwell

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Type: Case

Citation: [1990] 1 WLR 401, HL(E)

Summary: Defendant charged with robbery admitting procuring commission of burglary — Judge directing jury burglary not permissible alternative verdict — No direction on alternative verdict of theft — Convicted of robbery — Judge entitled not to leave burglary or theft to jury and verdict not unsafe or unsatisfactory

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Court: HL

Jurisdiction: England

Date 1990