Milson v R (No 3) [2013] NSWDC 269

Milson v R (No 3) [2013] NSWDC 269

The only reasonable inference from the circumstantial evidence is that Mr Milson was the rider in both the driving whilst disqualified and police pursuit offences; evidence established guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 August 2013
Procedural Posture
Conviction Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Conviction appeals dismissed.
Legal Topics
['drive While Disqualified' 'police Pursuit' 'circumstantial Evidence']
['criminal Law'] ['drive While Disqualified' 'police Pursuit' 'circumstantial Evidence']

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Procedural Posture

Conviction Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether prosecution proved beyond reasonable doubt that Mr Milson was the rider during both offences' 'Whether circumstantial evidence was sufficient to establish guilt']

Ratio Decidendi

The only reasonable inference from the circumstantial evidence is that Mr Milson was the rider in both the driving whilst disqualified and police pursuit offences; evidence established guilt beyond reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

Conviction appeals dismissed.

Orders

  • ['Appeals against conviction for driving whilst disqualified and police pursuit are dismissed.']