R v Abdollahi (No 10) [2013] NSWSC 483

R v Abdollahi (No 10) [2013] NSWSC 483

There is just enough evidence in respect of the accused Shahsawari to make out the elements of the offences charged such that the matter should be considered by the jury; application for directed verdict refused.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Accused: Ali Abdollahi; Accused: Haider Hussein Ali; Accused: Mohammed Naim Amiri; Accused: Amir Manafi Bejoushin; Accused: Taleb Feili; Accused: Ali Haidari; Accused: Majid Parhizkar; Accused: Kamelledin Shahsawari; Accused: Medhi Viasi
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 March 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Application for Directed Verdict During Trial
Outcome
Application for directed verdict of acquittal refused
Legal Topics
Judgment by Direction, No Case Submission, Directed Verdict of Acquittal, Sufficiency of Evidence
Criminal Law Judgment by Direction No Case Submission Directed Verdict of Acquittal Sufficiency of Evidence

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Ali Abdollahi

Accused

Haider Hussein Ali

Accused

Mohammed Naim Amiri

Accused

Amir Manafi Bejoushin

Accused

Taleb Feili

Accused

Ali Haidari

Accused

Majid Parhizkar

Accused

Kamelledin Shahsawari

Accused

Medhi Viasi

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Application for Directed Verdict During Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the evidence taken at its highest could satisfy a jury beyond reasonable doubt
  2. 2 Whether there is sufficient evidence to make out the elements of the offences charged

Ratio Decidendi

There is just enough evidence in respect of the accused Shahsawari to make out the elements of the offences charged such that the matter should be considered by the jury; application for directed verdict refused.

Court Disposition

Application for directed verdict of acquittal refused

Orders

  • Application is refused