Criminal
Criminal judgments from Australian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Company Fined $337,500 for Repeated Tobacco Advertisements Breach
Murder Sentence Appeal Denied for Being Out of Time
The Court of Criminal Appeal denied an out-of-time application for leave to appeal against the severity of sentence in a murder case, emphasising the importance of timely filings and the public interest in avoiding delays.
Supreme Court Decision on Professional Misconduct and Psychiatric Conditions
Proceeds Assessment Order Issued Against Defendant for Illegal Activities
Admissibility of Coincidence Evidence in Insider Trading Cases
Sentence for Possession and Use of Prohibited Firearm
The court sentenced the defendant to prison for possessing and using a prohibited firearm. The court considered the severity of the offenses and the defendant's past criminal behavior.
Prisoner Entitled to Seek Leave to Appeal Under Felons Act
Sentence Imposed for Cannabis Cultivation Using Enhanced Means
Two individuals were sentenced to prison for cultivating cannabis using advanced methods. The court highlighted the harmful effects of cannabis and the importance of imposing strict penalties for such offenses.
Appeal Allowed: Court Adjusts Sentences Considering Totality Principles
The Court of Criminal Appeal allowed an appeal and adjusted sentences to consider totality principles for multiple offences committed over a period of time, ensuring fair and consistent sentencing.
Proceeds of Crime Conviction and Suspended Sentence in NSW
The District Court of New South Wales convicted an individual for dealing with the proceeds of crime recklessly and imposed a suspended sentence of imprisonment for 12 months. The court considered various factors including the plea of guilty and the offender's good behavior during the trial period.
Appeal Against Conspiracy Conviction and Sentence Dismissed
Juvenile Sentencing for Aggravated Break, Enter and Steal
Slavery Offences Judgement: Human Trafficking Sentences
This judgment concerns offences related to human trafficking and slavery in the sex industry. The offenders were found guilty of intentionally possessing and using slaves, leading to substantial prison sentences and non-parole periods.
Sentence Upheld for Murder of Child - NSW Court of Criminal Appeal
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal upheld the sentence for the murder of a child, stressing the importance of general deterrence and the severity of the crime.
Appeal Successful: Non-Parole Periods Increased for Robbery Sentences
Appeal Against Conviction Dismissed in NSW Court of Criminal Appeal
Appellant Denied Leave to Appeal Against Statutory Time Limits
The Land and Environment Court denied the appellant's request for leave to appeal against conviction due to statutory time limits but allowed him to submit fresh evidence within two weeks. The appellant wanted to challenge his conviction and sentence in two separate cases involving different offences on the same land. However, the Court found that the statutory time limits had passed, preventing the appellant from appealing against his conviction.
Appeal Against Robbery Sentence Dismissed
The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed an appeal challenging the sentence imposed for a robbery with a dangerous weapon. The sentencing judge was found to have properly assessed the objective seriousness of the offence and the sentence was deemed appropriate.