Anda v R [2022] NSWCCA 29

Anda v R [2022] NSWCCA 29

The conviction was not inconsistent with the acquittal of the co-accused, as the 'in company' element aggravates but does not extend liability, and the jury could rationally find different verdicts. Any defect in the indictment was technical and did not result in a miscarriage of justice.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
17 February 2022
Procedural Posture
Appeal Against Conviction / Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; leave to appeal granted to the extent required.
Legal Topics
['appeal Against Conviction' 'joint Criminal Enterprise' 'aggravated Assault' 'inconsistent Verdicts']

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Procedural Posture

Appeal Against Conviction / Final Judgment

  1. 1 ['Whether acquittal of co-accused was inconsistent with conviction of applicant for the same charge' 'Whether the offence tried was the offence charged on the indictment']

Ratio Decidendi

The conviction was not inconsistent with the acquittal of the co-accused, as the 'in company' element aggravates but does not extend liability, and the jury could rationally find different verdicts. Any defect in the indictment was technical and did not result in a miscarriage of justice.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; leave to appeal granted to the extent required.

Orders

  • ['Grant leave to appeal to the extent required' 'Dismiss the appeal']