Regina v AG - Regina v RJM [2000] NSWCCA 86

Regina v AG - Regina v RJM [2000] NSWCCA 86

After careful consideration of all the evidence, including inconsistencies and the effect of delay, the Court determined that the verdicts of guilty returned by the jury were reasonably open on the evidence and did not cause the appellate court to doubt the convictions; the appeals were dismissed.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: AG; Appellant: RJM
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
31 March 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction
Outcome
Each appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Appeals Against Conviction, Credibility of Complainant, Delayed Complaint, Corroboration, Discrepancy in Evidence
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Appeals Against Conviction Credibility of Complainant Delayed Complaint Corroboration Discrepancy in Evidence

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

AG

Appellant

RJM

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the verdicts of guilty could be sustained in light of the nature and credibility of the evidence, particularly inconsistencies and delay in complaint
  2. 2 Whether the jury’s acquittals and inability to reach verdicts on some counts should cast doubt on the reliability of convictions on others

Ratio Decidendi

After careful consideration of all the evidence, including inconsistencies and the effect of delay, the Court determined that the verdicts of guilty returned by the jury were reasonably open on the evidence and did not cause the appellate court to doubt the convictions; the appeals were dismissed.

Court Disposition

Each appeal dismissed