ALAMEDDINE v REGINA [2007] NSWCCA 358

ALAMEDDINE v REGINA [2007] NSWCCA 358

It was open to the jury, upon the whole of the evidence, to be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant participated in the offence, and the timing arguments raised by the appellant did not compel a reasonable doubt.

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Parties
Appellant: Said Alameddine; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 December 2007
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Unreasonable or Insupportable Verdict, Jury Doubt, Participation in Offence, Timing of Offence
Criminal Law Unreasonable or Insupportable Verdict Jury Doubt Participation in Offence Timing of Offence

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Parties

Said Alameddine

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the verdict was unreasonable or insupportable based on the evidence
  2. 2 Whether the jury should have had a reasonable doubt about appellant's participation in the offence
  3. 3 Whether the timing and CCTV evidence undermined identification of the appellant as a participant

Ratio Decidendi

It was open to the jury, upon the whole of the evidence, to be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant participated in the offence, and the timing arguments raised by the appellant did not compel a reasonable doubt.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed