Assi v R [2015] NSWDC 343

Assi v R [2015] NSWDC 343

The evidence, including solicitor’s affidavit and correspondence, demonstrated that applicant knowingly and voluntarily entered a plea of guilty for perceived advantages in sentencing and a letter of comfort. There was no error in the Local Court’s refusal to permit withdrawal of plea. Application to withdraw guilty plea must be approached with caution, and applicant failed to establish grounds warranting intervention.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 September 2015
Procedural Posture
Application for Leave to Appeal / Dismissal of Application for Leave to Appeal From Local Court Refusal to Permit Withdrawal of Guilty Plea
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['withdrawal of Guilty Plea' 'discount for Early Guilty Plea' 'letter of Comfort' 'assistance to Authorities']
['criminal Law' 'appellate Procedure'] ['withdrawal of Guilty Plea' 'discount for Early Guilty Plea' 'letter of Comfort' 'assistance to Authorities']

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Procedural Posture

Application for Leave to Appeal / Dismissal of Application for Leave to Appeal From Local Court Refusal to Permit Withdrawal of Guilty Plea

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether leave should be granted to withdraw plea of guilty' "Whether applicant's plea was entered knowingly and voluntarily" "Whether there was error in the Local Court's refusal to permit withdrawal of plea"]

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence, including solicitor’s affidavit and correspondence, demonstrated that applicant knowingly and voluntarily entered a plea of guilty for perceived advantages in sentencing and a letter of comfort. There was no error in the Local Court’s refusal to permit withdrawal of plea. Application to withdraw guilty plea must be approached with caution, and applicant failed to establish grounds warranting intervention.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['Application for leave to appeal dismissed' 'On application of the appellant, adjourned' 'Bail to continue' 'Updated Pre-Sentence Report required']