R v Daley [2002] NSWSC 29

R v Daley [2002] NSWSC 29

The applicant was fully aware, alert, and proactive when entering guilty pleas; decisions were made after extensive discussion with legal counsel and acknowledgment of guilt, and there was no evidence of undue pressure or inability to understand; application to withdraw guilty pleas is dismissed.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Anthony James Daley
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
06 February 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Application to Withdraw Guilty Plea
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Withdrawal of Guilty Plea, Sentencing Procedure
Criminal Law Withdrawal of Guilty Plea Sentencing Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Anthony James Daley

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Application to Withdraw Guilty Plea

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant should be permitted to withdraw pleas of guilty to six charges on an indictment

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant was fully aware, alert, and proactive when entering guilty pleas; decisions were made after extensive discussion with legal counsel and acknowledgment of guilt, and there was no evidence of undue pressure or inability to understand; application to withdraw guilty pleas is dismissed.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • Application to withdraw guilty pleas refused