Regina v Bradley Scott Burns [2003] NSWCCA 30

Regina v Bradley Scott Burns [2003] NSWCCA 30

The refusal to allow cross-examination of Crown witness Borton on convictions for dishonesty was a miscarriage of justice, as such evidence had substantial probative value on credibility, which was crucial to the ultimate issue; a new trial must be ordered.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
25 February 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal; Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeal against conviction allowed; conviction and sentence quashed; new trial ordered
Legal Topics
['evidence' 'credibility of Witnesses' 'right to Silence' 'cross Examination' 'armed Robbery' 'miscarriage of Justice']
['criminal Law'] ['evidence' 'credibility of Witnesses' 'right to Silence' 'cross Examination' 'armed Robbery' 'miscarriage of Justice']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Criminal Appeal; Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether refusal to allow cross-examination of Crown witness on prior convictions was a miscarriage of justice' 'Whether directions on identification evidence, admissions evidence, and right to silence were adequate' 'Whether disparity in sentencing justified intervention']

Ratio Decidendi

The refusal to allow cross-examination of Crown witness Borton on convictions for dishonesty was a miscarriage of justice, as such evidence had substantial probative value on credibility, which was crucial to the ultimate issue; a new trial must be ordered.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction allowed; conviction and sentence quashed; new trial ordered

Orders

  • ['Appeal against conviction allowed' 'Conviction and sentence quashed' 'New trial ordered']