R v Hasapis [2025] NSWSC 121

R v Hasapis [2025] NSWSC 121

The accused, Daniel Hasapis, is guilty of the murder of Sean Froggatt because, beyond reasonable doubt, when he assaulted the deceased, he did so with the intention to inflict grievous bodily harm as evidenced by the prolonged, intense, and focused attack to the head, resulting in fatal injuries, and cumulative effect of all conduct and injuries clearly demonstrated intent to cause 'really serious bodily injury'.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex (Crown); Accused: Daniel Paul Hasapis
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
27 February 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Trial – Verdict and Orders
Outcome
Guilty of murder
Legal Topics
Murder, Manslaughter – Unlawful and Dangerous Act, Intent – Infliction of Grievous Bodily Harm, Trial by Judge Alone, Evidentiary Objections
Criminal Law Murder Manslaughter – Unlawful and Dangerous Act Intent – Infliction of Grievous Bodily Harm Trial by Judge Alone Evidentiary Objections

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Parties

Rex (Crown)

Prosecution

Daniel Paul Hasapis

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Trial – Verdict and Orders

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accused murdered Sean Froggatt by assaulting him with the intention to inflict grievous bodily harm
  2. 2 Whether the evidence supports intent to inflict grievous bodily harm or only manslaughter
  3. 3 Admissibility and proper use of evidence regarding previous assault on other victim for context and potential prejudice

Ratio Decidendi

The accused, Daniel Hasapis, is guilty of the murder of Sean Froggatt because, beyond reasonable doubt, when he assaulted the deceased, he did so with the intention to inflict grievous bodily harm as evidenced by the prolonged, intense, and focused attack to the head, resulting in fatal injuries, and cumulative effect of all conduct and injuries clearly demonstrated intent to cause 'really serious bodily injury'.

Court Disposition

Guilty of murder

Orders

  • Accused found guilty of murder of Sean Froggatt.