R v Johnson [2000] NSWCCA 474

R v Johnson [2000] NSWCCA 474

The summing up by the trial judge was sufficient to put the accused's defence to the jury and did not result in unfairness; the appellant received a fair trial according to law.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Henry James Johnson
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
21 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Indecent Assault, Summation of Evidence, Jury Directions, Credibility, Onus of Proof
Criminal Law Indecent Assault Summation of Evidence Jury Directions Credibility Onus of Proof

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Henry James Johnson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the summing up by the trial judge adequately presented the accused's defence
  2. 2 Whether the accused received a fair trial according to law

Ratio Decidendi

The summing up by the trial judge was sufficient to put the accused's defence to the jury and did not result in unfairness; the appellant received a fair trial according to law.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed