R v Rumsby (No 2) [2023] NSWSC 230

R v Rumsby (No 2) [2023] NSWSC 230

The evidence concerning Counts 1 and 2 is cross-admissible for the purpose of permitting tendency and coincidence reasoning. Significant probative value exists due to shared features in the attacks, admissions, and additional circumstantial evidence. Evidence concerning QD lacks significant probative value and is inadmissible. The probative value outweighs unfair prejudice, and jury directions can ameliorate risk. Severance of counts is refused.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
16 March 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Pre Trial Admissibility Ruling
Outcome
Evidence concerning Counts 1 and 2 cross-admissible; evidence concerning QD inadmissible; severance application refused.
Legal Topics
['tendency Evidence' 'coincidence Evidence' 'cross Admissibility' 'severance']
['criminal Law' 'evidence'] ['tendency Evidence' 'coincidence Evidence' 'cross Admissibility' 'severance']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Pre Trial Admissibility Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether evidence concerning Counts 1 and 2 is cross-admissible for tendency and coincidence reasoning' 'Whether evidence concerning the attack upon QD is admissible' 'Whether severance of counts in the indictment should be granted']

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence concerning Counts 1 and 2 is cross-admissible for the purpose of permitting tendency and coincidence reasoning. Significant probative value exists due to shared features in the attacks, admissions, and additional circumstantial evidence. Evidence concerning QD lacks significant probative value and is inadmissible. The probative value outweighs unfair prejudice, and jury directions can ameliorate risk. Severance of counts is refused.

Court Disposition

Evidence concerning Counts 1 and 2 cross-admissible; evidence concerning QD inadmissible; severance application refused.

Orders

  • ['The evidence concerning Counts 1 and 2 are cross-admissible for the purpose of permitting tendency and coincidence reasoning.' 'The evidence concerning the attack upon QD is inadmissible.' 'The application for severance of the two counts in the indictment is refused.']