R v Patrick Michael Sheehan [2005] NSWCCA 250

R v Patrick Michael Sheehan [2005] NSWCCA 250

No error of the relevant kind by the trial judge has been demonstrated. The judge properly exercised discretion regarding adjournment, balancing fairness with public interest and efficient use of court resources. Leave to appeal is refused.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 July 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Refusal of Adjournment
Outcome
Leave to appeal refused.
Legal Topics
['adjournment of Trial' 'discretionary Judicial Decisions' 'unavailability of Witnesses' 'fair Trial' 'public Interest in Expeditious Proceedings']
['criminal Law'] ['adjournment of Trial' 'discretionary Judicial Decisions' 'unavailability of Witnesses' 'fair Trial' 'public Interest in Expeditious Proceedings']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Refusal of Adjournment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the trial judge erred in refusing adjournment of the trial due to the unavailability of witnesses' 'Whether the refusal involved an error in exercise of discretion' 'Whether alleged prejudice to applicant warranted adjournment']

Ratio Decidendi

No error of the relevant kind by the trial judge has been demonstrated. The judge properly exercised discretion regarding adjournment, balancing fairness with public interest and efficient use of court resources. Leave to appeal is refused.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal refused.

Orders

  • ['Leave to appeal refused.']