Criminal

Sentence Parity Upheld in Criminal Appeals

Conviction Quashed Due to Incorrect Jury Instructions

The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal overturned a conviction because the jury received incorrect instructions about the defendant's burden of proof. The court highlighted the significance of providing accurate legal guidance to juries.

Appeal Dismissed: Fraud Against Commonwealth

Leave Granted but Appeal Dismissed: Historical Sexual Offenses Upheld

Offence Against Justice in Victoria Not Punishable in NSW

Firearms Licence Revoked for Unsafe Storage - NSWADT Decision

Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence Dismissed

Appeal Allowed: Drug Trafficker's Sentence Increased Due to Severity of Crime

Appeal Dismissed Over False Declarations and Evidence

Appeal Dismissed: 12-Year Sentence Upheld for Serious Offences on Parole

Appeal Dismissed: Sentences for Break, Enter and Steal Offences Upheld

Court Increases Sentence for Malicious Infliction of Grievous Bodily Harm

In this case, the Court of Criminal Appeal increased the sentence for maliciously causing serious injury. The court ruled that the original sentence did not adequately consider the severity of the assault's consequences.

Admissibility of Witness Statements in Criminal Proceedings

In a criminal case, the court allowed a witness's statement about warnings they received, even though the source of the warnings was initially unclear. The court decided the evidence was relevant if it could reasonably affect the probability of a fact in the case.

Appeal against conviction for importing prohibited goods dismissed

Appeal Allowed: Sentences Quashed for Armed Robbery Offences

NSW Supreme Court Refuses Injunction to Restrain Threatened Criminal Conduct

The NSW Supreme Court refused to grant an injunction to stop a party from threatening violence against employees. Instead, the court suggested using an apprehended personal violence order under the Crimes Act 1900.

Sentence Remanded Due to Jurisdictional Error in NSW Court of Criminal Appeal

Sentence Reduced for Conspiracy to Supply Drugs

Sentence Backdated to Arrest Date in Criminal Appeal

In a recent case, the Court of Criminal Appeal allowed an appeal, changing the start date of the sentence to the date the defendant was arrested. The court emphasised the need to consider the time spent in custody before sentencing when determining the start date of a sentence.

Appeal Dismissed: Robbery Case Conviction Upheld

In a robbery case, the Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed an appeal against conviction and sentence severity. The appellant argued that the trial judge's directions on the burden and standard of proof were incorrect, but the Court found these directions adequate and upheld the original conviction and sentence.