PANARELLO V. THE QUEEN
No misdirection occurred in the summing up regarding onus of proof, and the objection to the insufficiency of the directions on insanity cannot be sustained. The appeal is dismissed.
- Parties
- Appellant: Panarello; Respondent: The Queen
- Jurisdiction
- Australia
- Judgment Date
- 11 December 1964
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Appeal
- Outcome
- appeal dismissed
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Parties
Panarello
Appellant
The Queen
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the trial judge correctly directed the jury regarding the onus of proof on the Crown
- 2 Whether the trial judge adequately placed the medical evidence on insanity before the jury
Ratio Decidendi
No misdirection occurred in the summing up regarding onus of proof, and the objection to the insufficiency of the directions on insanity cannot be sustained. The appeal is dismissed.
Court Disposition
appeal dismissed
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