Marco v R [2023] NSWCCA 307

Marco v R [2023] NSWCCA 307

The identification direction given by the trial judge was adequate; even if evidence was recognition evidence, failure to give an additional direction did not create a miscarriage of justice. The verdicts were not unreasonable as the jury, having seen and heard witnesses, could rationally be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt as to the applicant's guilt after excluding other possible perpetrators.

Parties
Applicant: Nicholas Marco; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
06 December 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; variation of sentence
Legal Topics
Appeals, Sexual Offences, Identification Evidence
Criminal Law Appeals Sexual Offences Identification Evidence

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Parties

Nicholas Marco

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether identification direction was erroneous
  2. 2 Whether guilty verdicts were unreasonable

Ratio Decidendi

The identification direction given by the trial judge was adequate; even if evidence was recognition evidence, failure to give an additional direction did not create a miscarriage of justice. The verdicts were not unreasonable as the jury, having seen and heard witnesses, could rationally be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt as to the applicant's guilt after excluding other possible perpetrators.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; variation of sentence

Orders

  • Leave to appeal refused in respect of ground 1
  • Leave to appeal granted in respect of ground 3