Criminal
Criminal judgments from Australian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Murder Case: Admissibility of Medical Consultation Evidence
In a murder case, the court ruled that evidence of the accused visiting a doctor on the day of the murder was not relevant and admissible unless it directly related to the crime. The decision was based on the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW) s 137.
Driver Sentenced for Dangerous Driving Causing Death
Appeal Dismissed: Sentence Upheld for Serious Domestic Violence Offences
Appeal Against Sentence Dismissed in NSW Court of Criminal Appeal
The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed an appeal challenging a sentence for multiple offences including firearms and domestic violence. The court held that the sentence was fair and appropriate, taking into account the severity of the crimes and the likelihood of the offender reoffending.
Appeal Against Sentence Granted: Court of Criminal Appeal Resentences Offender
Expert Report on Cultural Factors Ruled Inadmissible in Murder Trial
Sentence for indecent assault and aggravated break, enter and steal
Court Orders Prosecutor to Pay Defendant's Costs in Criminal Case
Sentence for Aggravated Robbery in NSW District Court
In this case, the defendant was found guilty of aggravated robbery and was sentenced to three years in prison. The court considered several factors, including the defendant's past criminal behavior and their potential for rehabilitation.
High-Risk Offender Receives Three-Year Supervision Order in NSW
Sentence for Transmitting Indecent Material to Minor
Conviction for Manslaughter by Criminal Negligence in NSWDC
The claimant was found guilty of manslaughter by criminal negligence after causing the death of another through reckless behavior involving drug use. The court sentenced the claimant to 7 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of 4 years and 9 months.
Arson Sentence: Four Years Nine Months Imprisonment
The court sentenced a man to four years and nine months in prison for setting fire to a residential unit with the intention to cause bodily harm. The judge considered the severe risk to human life and the fact that no one was injured due to luck.
Sentence Imposed for Drug Trafficking in NSW
Sentence for Multiple Property Offences - District Court NSW
Employee Convicted for Receiving Benefits in NSW
An employee was found guilty of receiving benefits in exchange for showing favouritism towards certain subcontractors. The court sentenced the employee to multiple counts of corruption under the Crimes Act 1900.
Appeal Against Sentence Granted in NSW Court of Criminal Appeal
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal granted an appeal against sentence, finding the original sentence was too harsh and lacked procedural fairness. The court resentenced the appellant to a more appropriate term of imprisonment.