R v Pambris [2018] NSWDC 24

R v Pambris [2018] NSWDC 24

The Crown's case relied substantially on statements made by Mr Dimakos under incentive and did not offer proof beyond reasonable doubt. No reliable evidence established the accused's participation in the home invasion. Therefore, not guilty on count 1.

Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Accused: Steven Pambris
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
22 February 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment Following Judge Alone Trial
Outcome
Not guilty on count 1. To proceed to sentence on counts 2 and 3.
Legal Topics
Home Invasion, Dealing With Proceeds of Crime, Evidentiary Standards, Witness Reliability
Criminal Law Home Invasion Dealing With Proceeds of Crime Evidentiary Standards Witness Reliability

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Steven Pambris

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment Following Judge Alone Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused was a perpetrator of the home invasion
  2. 2 Whether the evidence proved beyond reasonable doubt the involvement of the accused in count 1

Ratio Decidendi

The Crown's case relied substantially on statements made by Mr Dimakos under incentive and did not offer proof beyond reasonable doubt. No reliable evidence established the accused's participation in the home invasion. Therefore, not guilty on count 1.

Court Disposition

Not guilty on count 1. To proceed to sentence on counts 2 and 3.

Orders

  • Accused found not guilty on count 1
  • Proceed to sentencing on counts 2 (dealing with proceeds of crime - rings) and 3 (dealing with proceeds of crime - iPhone)