Mamae v Regina [2002] NSWCCA 352

Mamae v Regina [2002] NSWCCA 352

The evidence relied upon by the Crown, particularly the evidence of Jason Young, was of such poor quality, inconsistency, and unreliability that it was not open to the jury to be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt of the appellant's guilt. The verdict was unreasonable and not supported by the evidence.

Parties
Appellant: Junior Vaa Mamae; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 August 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
Appeal allowed. Conviction quashed. Verdict of acquittal entered.
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Unreasonable Verdict, Appeal Against Conviction
Criminal Law Manslaughter Unreasonable Verdict Appeal Against Conviction

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Parties

Junior Vaa Mamae

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the verdict of guilty of manslaughter was unreasonable and not supported by the evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence relied upon by the Crown, particularly the evidence of Jason Young, was of such poor quality, inconsistency, and unreliability that it was not open to the jury to be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt of the appellant's guilt. The verdict was unreasonable and not supported by the evidence.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed. Conviction quashed. Verdict of acquittal entered.

Orders

  • The appeal be allowed.
  • The conviction be quashed.