R v White & ors (No 8) [2012] NSWSC 472

R v White & ors (No 8) [2012] NSWSC 472

Given the complexity and volume of evidence as well as the need for jury assistance through counsel addresses and judicial summing-up, a Prasad invitation is inappropriate in this case.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Accused: Jessica Tess Birkensleigh
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 April 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Procedural Ruling During Trial
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Jury Directions, Prasad Direction, Procedural Rulings
Criminal Law Jury Directions Prasad Direction Procedural Rulings

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Jessica Tess Birkensleigh

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Procedural Ruling During Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether circumstances are appropriate to give a Prasad direction to the jury

Ratio Decidendi

Given the complexity and volume of evidence as well as the need for jury assistance through counsel addresses and judicial summing-up, a Prasad invitation is inappropriate in this case.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Prasad direction application refused