Criminal
Criminal judgments from Australian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Motion to Vacate Trial Date Denied in NSW Supreme Court
Appeal Against Sentence Allowed Due to Apprehended Bias
NSW Supreme Court Adjourning Trial Date Due to Late Legal Changes
In a criminal case, the NSW Supreme Court adjourned the trial date due to late changes in legal representation and the service of extensive new evidence. The court decided that these reasons were insufficient to vacate the trial date unless it was in the interests of justice.
Inquiry into Murder Conviction Refused by NSW Supreme Court
Conviction for Methamphetamine Importation Quashed Due to Insufficient Evidence
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal overturned the conviction of a person accused of jointly importing a large amount of methamphetamine. The court found that there wasn't enough evidence to prove that the person and their alleged accomplice had an agreement to import the drugs.
Juvenile Bail Granted Despite Troubled History
Employer fined $150,000 for worker's serious injury due to health and safety breaches
Admissibility of Machine Gun Manual Upheld in Firearm Possession Case
Appeal dismissed for drug supply offences
Conviction and Sentence for Robbery with Dangerous Weapon
Conviction for Manslaughter Quashed Due to Self-Killing
Unlicensed Firearm Possession Sentencing Decision
Armed Robbery Sentencing Decision - District Court NSW
Defendant Deemed Unacceptable Risk for Bail in Serious Offense
The Court decided that the defendant is too risky to be released on bail because of the serious nature of the offense and the defendant's lack of strong ties to the community. This decision was made despite arguments that the defendant had behaved well while in custody and had no prior criminal record.
Conviction and Sentence for Hindering Discovery of Evidence
Court of Criminal Appeal refuses leave to appeal against sentence for firearms and drug offences
Conviction for Drug Trafficking While on Parole
Appeal Against Conviction - Court of Criminal Appeal NSW
Murder conviction and sentence for doctor who killed wife with insulin overdose
A doctor was convicted of murdering his wife by injecting her with a lethal dose of insulin. He was sentenced to 27 years in prison with a non-parole period of 20 years and 3 months. The court emphasised the need for general deterrence and recognised the severe breach of trust by a medical professional.