Regina v GJW [2003] NSWCCA 277

Regina v GJW [2003] NSWCCA 277

The alleged new evidence was found to be peripheral, did not directly undermine the complainant’s evidence, and did not create a significant possibility of acquittal had it been available at trial. Therefore, no miscarriage of justice occurred, and neither ground of appeal succeeded.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: GJW
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 October 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence From District Court
Outcome
appeal dismissed; leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
New Evidence, Credibility, Miscarriage of Justice, Negligence of Solicitor
Criminal Law New Evidence Credibility Miscarriage of Justice Negligence of Solicitor

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

GJW

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence From District Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the absence of new evidence caused a miscarriage of justice at trial
  2. 2 Whether alleged negligence of instructing solicitor caused a miscarriage of justice at trial

Ratio Decidendi

The alleged new evidence was found to be peripheral, did not directly undermine the complainant’s evidence, and did not create a significant possibility of acquittal had it been available at trial. Therefore, no miscarriage of justice occurred, and neither ground of appeal succeeded.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed; leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed
  • Leave to appeal against sentence refused