R v Dawson, Glen Michael [2001] NSWCCA 11

R v Dawson, Glen Michael [2001] NSWCCA 11

None of the fifteen appeal grounds raised by the appellant amounted to a miscarriage of justice or substantial error; verdicts were not unreasonable or unsupported by evidence; conviction appeal dismissed.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Glen Michael Dawson
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
05 February 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction; Sentence Appeal Decision Reserved
Outcome
Appeal against conviction dismissed; decision on sentence appeal reserved.
Legal Topics
Conviction Appeal, Trial Error, Miscarriage of Justice, Sexual Assault, Malicious Prosecution, Jury Discharge, Evidence Reliability, Prosecution Conduct
Criminal Law Conviction Appeal Trial Error Miscarriage of Justice Sexual Assault Malicious Prosecution Jury Discharge Evidence Reliability +1 more

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Glen Michael Dawson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction; Sentence Appeal Decision Reserved

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether alleged breaches of legal principles, DPP policy, and trial fairness amount to miscarriage of justice
  2. 2 Whether conduct of police and prosecution, evidentiary issues, or jury management necessitated discharge or reversal of conviction
  3. 3 Whether evidence admitted at trial, cross-examination, or judicial directions were erroneous or unfair

Ratio Decidendi

None of the fifteen appeal grounds raised by the appellant amounted to a miscarriage of justice or substantial error; verdicts were not unreasonable or unsupported by evidence; conviction appeal dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction dismissed; decision on sentence appeal reserved.

Orders

  • Appeal against conviction dismissed.
  • Decision on appeal against sentence reserved.