R v Warwick (No.66) [2019] NSWSC 317

The notice of motion for a stay was dismissed since the accused had obtained legal representation through legal aid, making the application for a stay no longer necessary.

Parties: Prosecution: The Crown; Accused: Leonard John Warwick
Jurisdiction: Australia
Judgment Date: 15 March 2019
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Ruling on Notice of Motion to Stay Trial
Outcome: Notice of motion filed 7 February 2019 dismissed
Legal Topics: Notice of Motion to Stay Trial, Legal Representation, Legal Aid

Criminal Law Notice of Motion to Stay Trial Legal Representation Legal Aid

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Leonard John Warwick

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on Notice of Motion to Stay Trial

Legal Issues

1 Whether the trial should be stayed until the accused is legally represented

Ratio Decidendi

The notice of motion for a stay was dismissed since the accused had obtained legal representation through legal aid, making the application for a stay no longer necessary.

Court Disposition

Notice of motion filed 7 February 2019 dismissed

Orders

Notice of Motion filed 7 February 2019 dismissed