Robinson v RMS [2016] NSWDC 277

Robinson v RMS [2016] NSWDC 277

The appellant advanced no valid legal argument or admissible evidence to establish non-compliance of the speed camera with statutory requirements, nor any basis to disturb the costs order; the appeal was unarguable and the respondent was entitled to costs incurred.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
15 February 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence—conviction Appeal Abandoned, Appeal Against Sentence Dismissed
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['road Transport' 'speeding Offence' 'costs in Criminal Proceedings' 'appeal Procedure']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence—conviction Appeal Abandoned, Appeal Against Sentence Dismissed

  1. 1 ['Whether costs order should be made against appellant after unsuccessful appeal' 'Whether speed camera complied with National Measurement Act 1960 (Cth)' 'Whether conviction and sentence were lawfully imposed']

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant advanced no valid legal argument or admissible evidence to establish non-compliance of the speed camera with statutory requirements, nor any basis to disturb the costs order; the appeal was unarguable and the respondent was entitled to costs incurred.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ["Appellant to pay Respondent's costs of $6,118 within three months"]