District Court of New South Wales case law
Judgments from the District Court of New South Wales 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.
District Court Rejects Claimant’s Attempt to Invalidate Costs Order
The District Court of New South Wales rejected a claimant's attempt to invalidate a costs order. The court determined that the claim was frivolous and lacked merit, upholding the original costs order.
Company Fined $150,000 for Health and Safety Breach
The court convicted a company for failing to comply with work health and safety duties, resulting in a fine of $150,000. The company was found to have exposed individuals to a risk of death or serious injury due to inadequate blast management procedures.
Company fined $300,000 for unsafe work practices during roof repairs
Sentence for Sexual Assault Without Consent
Aggravated Robbery and Drug Supply Sentencing Decision
The defendant was sentenced to 9 years and 4 months in prison for committing aggravated robbery and supplying drugs. The court considered several factors, including the severity of the crimes and the defendant's prior convictions, before imposing the sentence.
Offender Sentenced for Smuggling Tobacco to Avoid Customs Duty
Company fined $300,000 for work health and safety breach
Self-Represented Individual Sentenced to Intensive Correction Order for Drug Offenses and Firearm Possession
Freezing Order Issued Amid Asset Dissipation Concerns
Court Orders Treatment Instead of Conviction for Defendant with Mental Health Issues
Admissibility of Unverified Reports in Sentencing Proceedings
Sentence Imposed for Shooting with Intent to Murder
The court sentenced the accused to 14 years and 6 months in prison for shooting with intent to murder. The sentence reflects the seriousness of the crime and the involvement in a joint criminal enterprise.
Sentence for Drug Trafficking and Criminal Group Participation
The defendant was sentenced to three years in prison with a non-parole period of one year nine months for drug trafficking and participating in a criminal group. The court considered the early guilty pleas and the defendant's role in the criminal activity.
Sentence for Manslaughter: 11 Years and 6 Months Imprisonment
Conviction for Proceeds of Crime and Criminal Group Participation
Sentence for Unauthorised Firearm and Weapon Possession
The defendant was found guilty of possessing unauthorised firearms and prohibited weapons, including a shortened shotgun, extendable baton, and nunchakus. They were sentenced to an aggregate term of imprisonment of 3 years and 4 months with a non-parole period of 1 year and 8 months.
Workers' Compensation Claimant Protected from Costs Orders
Severe Penalties for Firearms Offences in NSW
In this case, the court imposed a severe sentence on a person who discharged a firearm in a suburban street, disregarding the safety of others. The court emphasised the need for deterrence and accountability to protect the community.
Armed Robbery Sentencing Decision
The defendant was sentenced to 3 years in prison for committing armed robberies. The court took into account the defendant's mental health condition and potential for rehabilitation.
District Court Revokes Conviction and Dismisses Charges Under Section 10(1)(a)
The District Court of New South Wales revoked the conviction and dismissed the charges against the defendant under section 10(1)(a) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999, finding it unnecessary to punish the defendant further.