Regina v Khoo [2000] NSWCCA 500

Regina v Khoo [2000] NSWCCA 500

There was sufficient evidence for a reasonable jury to convict the appellant under s73(2) of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cwlth), and the behaviour of the juror did not amount to a miscarriage of justice or denial of a fair trial. The appeal is dismissed.

Parties
Appellant: James Ching Boon Khoo; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 November 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Jury Misconduct, Corruption Offences, Appeal Against Conviction, Miscarriage of Justice
Criminal Law Jury Misconduct Corruption Offences Appeal Against Conviction Miscarriage of Justice

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Parties

James Ching Boon Khoo

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the evidence was sufficient to establish guilt beyond reasonable doubt under s73(2) of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cwlth)
  2. 2 Whether the conduct of a juror resulted in a miscarriage of justice or denial of a fair trial

Ratio Decidendi

There was sufficient evidence for a reasonable jury to convict the appellant under s73(2) of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cwlth), and the behaviour of the juror did not amount to a miscarriage of justice or denial of a fair trial. The appeal is dismissed.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed.