R v Billy Krey (No 2) [2020] NSWSC 199

R v Billy Krey (No 2) [2020] NSWSC 199

Billy Krey is now fit to be tried, as the evidence from experts and Mental Health Review Tribunal shows improvement in his condition and engagement capacity, subject to the trial being conducted with regular breaks, support persons, and accommodations for his intellectual disability and memory impairments.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Accused: Billy Krey
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 March 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Fitness to Stand Trial Determination
Outcome
Billy Krey found fit to stand trial; matter listed for arraignment.
Legal Topics
Fitness to Stand Trial, Intellectual Disability, Presser Criteria, Substantial Impairment, Admissibility of Police Interviews

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Billy Krey

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Fitness to Stand Trial Determination

  1. 1 Whether Billy Krey is fit to stand trial given intellectual disability and memory impairments
  2. 2 Application of the Presser criteria to Mr Krey's circumstances
  3. 3 Impact of improvements in Mr Krey's mental condition and support requirements

Ratio Decidendi

Billy Krey is now fit to be tried, as the evidence from experts and Mental Health Review Tribunal shows improvement in his condition and engagement capacity, subject to the trial being conducted with regular breaks, support persons, and accommodations for his intellectual disability and memory impairments.

Court Disposition

Billy Krey found fit to stand trial; matter listed for arraignment.

Orders

  • Billy Krey is fit to be tried.
  • Case listed in the arraignment list on 20 March 2020.