R v Choi [2020] NSWSC 496

R v Choi [2020] NSWSC 496

Mr Choi meets the established criteria for fitness to be tried, including the capacity to enter a plea, follow proceedings, mount a defence, and instruct counsel, and is fit to be tried on the balance of probabilities.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Accused: Chan Han Choi
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 May 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Fitness Hearing
Outcome
The accused is fit to be tried.
Legal Topics
Fitness to Stand Trial, Mental Health in Criminal Proceedings
Criminal Law Fitness to Stand Trial Mental Health in Criminal Proceedings

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Chan Han Choi

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Fitness Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Choi is fit to be tried
  2. 2 Whether Mr Choi is fit to instruct counsel

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Choi meets the established criteria for fitness to be tried, including the capacity to enter a plea, follow proceedings, mount a defence, and instruct counsel, and is fit to be tried on the balance of probabilities.

Court Disposition

The accused is fit to be tried.

Orders

  • Mr Choi is presently fit to be tried for the offences with which he stands charged.