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.
Appeal Granted but Dismissed: Sentence for Social Security Fraud Upheld
Court of Criminal Appeal Rules on Sentencing Errors
Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence for Aggravated Use of Offensive Weapon Dismissed
Service of Summonses Less Than 28 Days Before Return Date Found Procedural
Appeal dismissed: Sentences for armed robberies affirmed
Appeal Against Malicious Wounding Conviction Dismissed
Appeal Dismissed: Criminal Appeal Upholds Imprisonment Sentence
NSWCCA Vacates Parole Conditions for Sentences Over Three Years
Court Refuses Application to Examine Juror and DPP
Appeal Against Conviction Dismissed, Sentence Reduced to 24 Years
Sentence Reduced for Robbery with Wounding
NSWCCA Reduces Limiting Terms for Juvenile Offender with Mental Impairment
Appeal Allowed: Assault Sentence Reduced
Appeal against sentence severity dismissed - NSW Court of Criminal Appeal
Appeal Against Sentences for Armed Robbery Dismissed
In this case, the Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed an appeal against sentences for armed robbery. The court considered the offender's supportive family and efforts towards rehabilitation but ultimately found the sentences to be appropriate and not overly harsh.
Appeal Allowed: Drug Importation Sentence Increased
Appeal Allowed: Errors in Applying Standard Non-Parole Period
Unfitness to be tried: Appeal allowed, verdict quashed
Appeal Dismissed: Sentences Not Manifestly Inadequate Due to Health Conditions
The Court of Criminal Appeal dismissed an appeal against the manifest inadequacy of sentences due to the appellant's health conditions. The court emphasised the need for balanced justice, considering both the seriousness of the crimes and the appellant's health issues.
Appeal Allowed: Sentence Adjusted for Utilitarian Value of Pleas
The Court of Criminal Appeal allowed an appeal regarding the severity of sentences imposed for indecent assaults on a minor. The court adjusted the sentence to reflect the utilitarian value of late pleas of guilty, reducing the original sentence from 6 years to 5 years and 5 months.