Court of Criminal Appeal (NSW) case law
Judgments from the Court of Criminal Appeal (NSW) with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Court of Criminal Appeal Overturns Directed Acquittal for Financial Advantage by Deception
Appeal against Aggravated Indecent Assault Conviction Denied
Convictions for Firearms Offences Quashed Due to Insufficient Evidence
The Court of Criminal Appeal overturned the convictions for firearms offences and the overall punishment because there wasn't enough proof that the firearms were 'prohibited firearms' as defined by the Firearms Act 1996 (NSW).
Sentence Reduced Due to Childhood Deprivation and Mental Health Issues
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal reduced the sentence for the applicant due to mitigating factors such as childhood deprivation and mental health issues, emphasising the significance of individual circumstances in sentencing decisions.
Sentence Reduced After Guilty Plea Oversight
Appeal Dismissed: Admissibility of Interpreter's Evidence Upheld
The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed an appeal challenging the admissibility of an interpreter's evidence due to her lack of compliance with the expert witness code of conduct. The court ruled that although the interpreter did not comply with the code of conduct, her evidence was still admissible if it was reliable and relevant to the case.
Appeal Against Sentence Dismissed in NSWCCA Case
Appeal Against Sentence Allowed Due to Apprehended Bias
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.
Admissibility of Machine Gun Manual Upheld in Firearm Possession Case
Appeal dismissed for drug supply offences
Conviction for Manslaughter Quashed Due to Self-Killing
Court of Criminal Appeal refuses leave to appeal against sentence for firearms and drug offences
Appeal Against Conviction - Court of Criminal Appeal NSW
Respondent Resentenced After Murder Conviction Set Aside
Release Application Denied for Offenses Against Public Justice
Sentence Appeal Refused for Assault Offence
Murder Sentence Upheld in Joint Criminal Enterprise Case
Appeal Against Sexual Offense Conviction and Sentence Dismissed
The Court dismissed an appeal against conviction and sentence, affirming the trial judge's findings and sentence in a case involving sexual offenses. The Court held that while the disposal of evidence can suggest consciousness of guilt, it does not necessarily constitute a substantial miscarriage of justice.