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.
Sentence Reduced for Administering Intoxicating Substance and Sexual Assault
Court of Criminal Appeal Rejects Reasonable Apprehension of Bias Claim
Murder Sentence Appeal Denied for Being Out of Time
The Court of Criminal Appeal denied an out-of-time application for leave to appeal against the severity of sentence in a murder case, emphasising the importance of timely filings and the public interest in avoiding delays.
Admissibility of Coincidence Evidence in Insider Trading Cases
Appeal Allowed: Court Adjusts Sentences Considering Totality Principles
The Court of Criminal Appeal allowed an appeal and adjusted sentences to consider totality principles for multiple offences committed over a period of time, ensuring fair and consistent sentencing.
Appeal Against Conspiracy Conviction and Sentence Dismissed
Sentence Upheld for Murder of Child - NSW Court of Criminal Appeal
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal upheld the sentence for the murder of a child, stressing the importance of general deterrence and the severity of the crime.
Appeal Successful: Non-Parole Periods Increased for Robbery Sentences
Appeal Against Conviction Dismissed in NSW Court of Criminal Appeal
Appeal Against Robbery Sentence Dismissed
The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed an appeal challenging the sentence imposed for a robbery with a dangerous weapon. The sentencing judge was found to have properly assessed the objective seriousness of the offence and the sentence was deemed appropriate.
Guilty Plea Set Aside Due to Miscarriage of Justice
Appeal Against Sentence for Reckless Wounding Dismissed
Appeal Allowed: Concurrent Sentences for Child Sexual Assault Offences
Sentence Reduced Due to Disparity with Co-Offender
Sentence Adjusted for Break and Enter with Intent
The Court of Criminal Appeal reviewed the sentence for break and enter with intent, ensuring no impermissible factors were considered. They adjusted the sentence to ensure fairness and adherence to legal principles.