R v Abou-Chabake [2004] NSWCCA 356

R v Abou-Chabake [2004] NSWCCA 356

The Court found that the evidence of Steve Balbarki, relied on as fresh evidence, was not credible or plausible and would not likely have caused a jury to entertain a reasonable doubt as to guilt; that there was no error in not leaving manslaughter by unlawful and dangerous act or excessive self defence to the jury as alternatives to murder; and that no error was established in the sentencing decision.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Andrew Abou-Chabake
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 October 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed; leave to appeal against sentence granted
Legal Topics
Fresh Evidence, Manslaughter, Self Defence, Appeal Against Sentence, Excessive Self Defence
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Fresh Evidence Manslaughter Self Defence Appeal Against Sentence Excessive Self Defence

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Andrew Abou-Chabake

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether fresh evidence warrants a new trial or acquittal
  2. 2 Whether manslaughter by unlawful and dangerous act was open to the jury
  3. 3 Whether excessive self defence was open as an alternative verdict

Ratio Decidendi

The Court found that the evidence of Steve Balbarki, relied on as fresh evidence, was not credible or plausible and would not likely have caused a jury to entertain a reasonable doubt as to guilt; that there was no error in not leaving manslaughter by unlawful and dangerous act or excessive self defence to the jury as alternatives to murder; and that no error was established in the sentencing decision.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction and sentence dismissed; leave to appeal against sentence granted

Orders

  • Leave to appeal against sentence granted
  • Appeals against conviction and sentence dismissed