R v Wilkie [2008] NSWSC 951

R v Wilkie [2008] NSWSC 951

Although unimpressed by the reasoning for lack of readiness, the judge granted an adjournment to avoid possible complaints of mistrial from forcing the accused and his advisors to trial before they claim readiness.

Parties
Crown: Regina (Commonwealth); Accused: Daniel Wilkie
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Application for Adjournment of Trial Date
Outcome
Adjournment granted
Legal Topics
Application for Adjournment, Trial Procedure
Criminal Law Application for Adjournment Trial Procedure

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Parties

Regina (Commonwealth)

Crown

Daniel Wilkie

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Application for Adjournment of Trial Date

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused should be granted an adjournment of the commencement of the trial

Ratio Decidendi

Although unimpressed by the reasoning for lack of readiness, the judge granted an adjournment to avoid possible complaints of mistrial from forcing the accused and his advisors to trial before they claim readiness.

Court Disposition

Adjournment granted

Orders

  • Trial fixed to start on Monday 25 August 2008