Court of Criminal Appeal (NSW) case law

Appeal Allowed: Conspiracy to Commit Terrorist Act

Utilitarian Value of Early Guilty Plea Upheld by Court of Criminal Appeal

District Court Can Set Aside Convictions on Appeals Against Conviction, Not Sentence

The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal decided that the District Court can set aside convictions and dismiss charges on appeals against conviction, but not on appeals against sentence. This ruling clarifies the powers of the District Court in handling appeals.

Sentence Appeal Granted but Dismissed Due to Error in Maximum Penalty

The Court of Criminal Appeal allowed an appeal but ultimately dismissed it because the original judge used the wrong maximum penalty when sentencing the defendant. The appeal involved several criminal offenses, and the court decided that despite the error, the original sentence was still appropriate.

Employer Convicted for Worker Safety Breach Leading to Death

Appeal Against Sentence Dismissed by NSWCCA

Claimant's Appeals to Reopen Previous Judgments Rejected

Appeal Dismissed: Criminal Enterprise Conviction Upheld

The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed an appeal challenging a conviction for offences committed as part of a criminal enterprise. The court found that there was sufficient evidence to establish the appellant's participation in the agreement with the foresight of the consequences.

Appeal Against Sentence Granted in Part - NSWCCA

Armed Robbery Sentence Reduced Due to Special Circumstances

Appeal Dismissed for Dangerous Driving Causing Death and Grievous Bodily Harm

Appeal Against Sentence Granted But Dismissed - Court of Criminal Appeal

Appeal dismissed: Sentence for cocaine import upheld

Appeal Against Sentence Allowed: NSW Court of Criminal Appeal

The Court of Criminal Appeal allowed an appeal against sentence, finding the original sentence was too harsh due to procedural fairness issues and incorrect assessment of the offence's seriousness.

Fraud Sentence Reduced Based on Plea of Guilty Value

The Court of Criminal Appeal reduced the sentence for fraud from 6 years to 4 years and 6 months, considering the utilitarian value of the plea of guilty. The applicant had obtained $515,905 by falsely claiming to have a compensation claim against a company related to asbestos exposure.

Court of Criminal Appeal Quashes Manslaughter Sentence

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

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.