R v Johnson [2004] NSWCCA 121

R v Johnson [2004] NSWCCA 121

The new medical evidence regarding the appellant's impotence was of significant probative value, and there was a significant possibility it would have created a reasonable doubt and affected the verdict; thus, a miscarriage of justice occurred and a new trial should be ordered.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
13 May 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeal allowed, new trial ordered.
Legal Topics
['appeal' 'fresh Evidence' 'aggravated Sexual Assault' 'miscarriage of Justice']
['criminal Law'] ['appeal' 'fresh Evidence' 'aggravated Sexual Assault' 'miscarriage of Justice']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether there was a miscarriage of justice due to unavailability of medical evidence of appellant’s impotence at the trial' 'Whether the new medical evidence meets the test for admission as fresh evidence on appeal']

Ratio Decidendi

The new medical evidence regarding the appellant's impotence was of significant probative value, and there was a significant possibility it would have created a reasonable doubt and affected the verdict; thus, a miscarriage of justice occurred and a new trial should be ordered.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed, new trial ordered.

Orders

  • ['Conviction and sentence set aside' 'New trial ordered']