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 Dismissed for Dangerous Driving Causing Death
Court Upholds Ban on Disclosure of Jurors' Names
The Court of Criminal Appeal upheld a rule that prevents the prosecution from knowing the names and occupations of jurors before they are chosen. This decision ensures the anonymity of jurors and upholds the rights of defendants under the Constitution.
Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence Dismissed
Appeals Against Kidnapping and Sexual Assault Convictions Dismissed
Leave to Appeal Refused for Drug Offenses Sentence
Appeal Dismissed: Robbery Sentence Upheld Despite HIV Status
Appeal Upheld Due to Trial Judge’s Failure to Direct Jury on Purpose of Lease
Sentence Parity Upheld in Criminal Appeals
Conviction Quashed Due to Incorrect Jury Instructions
The NSW Court of Criminal Appeal overturned a conviction because the jury received incorrect instructions about the defendant's burden of proof. The court highlighted the significance of providing accurate legal guidance to juries.
Appeal Dismissed: Fraud Against Commonwealth
Leave Granted but Appeal Dismissed: Historical Sexual Offenses Upheld
Offence Against Justice in Victoria Not Punishable in NSW
Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence Dismissed
Appeal Allowed: Drug Trafficker's Sentence Increased Due to Severity of Crime
Appeal Dismissed Over False Declarations and Evidence
Appeal Dismissed: 12-Year Sentence Upheld for Serious Offences on Parole
Appeal Dismissed: Sentences for Break, Enter and Steal Offences Upheld
Court Increases Sentence for Malicious Infliction of Grievous Bodily Harm
In this case, the Court of Criminal Appeal increased the sentence for maliciously causing serious injury. The court ruled that the original sentence did not adequately consider the severity of the assault's consequences.