Regina v Sean Adrian Wilson [2001] NSWCCA 298

Regina v Sean Adrian Wilson [2001] NSWCCA 298

The trial judge's findings as to the credibility and reliability of the complainant, the opportunity for the offence, and the accuracy of identification were open on the evidence. No legal or factual error, and no bias influencing the verdict, was established. The conviction was safe and supported.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
10 August 2001
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['incitement' 'identification Evidence' 'bias' 'appeals' 'prostitution Offences']
['criminal Law'] ['incitement' 'identification Evidence' 'bias' 'appeals' 'prostitution Offences']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the verdict was against the weight of the evidence' 'Whether excessive weight was given to identification evidence' 'Whether issues outside the evidence were considered' "Whether bias affected the trial judge's decision"]

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge's findings as to the credibility and reliability of the complainant, the opportunity for the offence, and the accuracy of identification were open on the evidence. No legal or factual error, and no bias influencing the verdict, was established. The conviction was safe and supported.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['Appeal against conviction dismissed']