McCosker v R [2023] NSWCCA 131

McCosker v R [2023] NSWCCA 131

Leave to appeal was granted but the appeal was dismissed because the applicant's case at trial was inconsistent with any belief in consent to anal intercourse, and the directions (even if misdirected) did not cause tactical disadvantage or loss of a real chance of acquittal; thus, no miscarriage of justice occurred.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
09 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment
Outcome
Leave to appeal against conviction granted; appeal dismissed.
Legal Topics
['sexual Assault' 'appeals Against Conviction' 'mental Element of Offence' 'misdirection' 'miscarriage of Justice']
['criminal Law'] ['sexual Assault' 'appeals Against Conviction' 'mental Element of Offence' 'misdirection' 'miscarriage of Justice']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether misdirection occurred regarding the mental element of sexual offences' 'Whether the trial judge permitted a basis for conviction not relied on by the Crown' 'Whether a miscarriage of justice resulted from jury directions on reasonable belief in consent']

Ratio Decidendi

Leave to appeal was granted but the appeal was dismissed because the applicant's case at trial was inconsistent with any belief in consent to anal intercourse, and the directions (even if misdirected) did not cause tactical disadvantage or loss of a real chance of acquittal; thus, no miscarriage of justice occurred.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal against conviction granted; appeal dismissed.

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal against conviction is granted.' 'Appeal dismissed.']