SHARP v R [2012] NSWCCA 134

SHARP v R [2012] NSWCCA 134

It was open to the jury on the evidence to conclude the appellant intended to cause grievous bodily harm throughout the incident. The judge's directions were adequate and did not result in a miscarriage of justice.

Parties
Appellant: Nicholas Stafford Sharp; Respondent: Regina (Crown)
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 June 2012
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Appeal Against Conviction, Cause Grievous Bodily Harm With Intent, Intent, Jury Directions, Unreasonable Verdict
Criminal Law Appeal Against Conviction Cause Grievous Bodily Harm With Intent Intent Jury Directions Unreasonable Verdict

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Parties

Nicholas Stafford Sharp

Appellant

Regina (Crown)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the verdict was unreasonable
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge's directions about intent were adequate

Ratio Decidendi

It was open to the jury on the evidence to conclude the appellant intended to cause grievous bodily harm throughout the incident. The judge's directions were adequate and did not result in a miscarriage of justice.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed