PANARELLO V. THE QUEEN

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

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge correctly directed the jury regarding the onus of proof on the Crown
  2. 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