R v McKegg [2007] NSWDC 11

R v McKegg [2007] NSWDC 11

The only rational inference available from the evidence is that the accused knew the drugs were in the shorts he was wearing, and thus had intentional possession of the prohibited drugs beyond reasonable doubt.

Parties
Prosecutor: Crown; Accused: William John McKegg
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 February 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Trial Judgment
Outcome
Guilty on all counts
Legal Topics
Deemed Supply, Prohibited Drugs, Possession, Accused's Knowledge
Criminal Law Deemed Supply Prohibited Drugs Possession Accused's Knowledge

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Parties

Crown

Prosecutor

William John McKegg

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Trial Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused was in possession of prohibited drugs (cocaine and ecstasy) under the meaning required for deemed supply
  2. 2 Whether the accused knew of the presence of the drugs found in clothing he was wearing

Ratio Decidendi

The only rational inference available from the evidence is that the accused knew the drugs were in the shorts he was wearing, and thus had intentional possession of the prohibited drugs beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

Guilty on all counts

Orders

  • The accused is found guilty of each count in the indictment.