Braham v R [2020] NSWDC 809

Braham v R [2020] NSWDC 809

The appeal was dismissed as the learned magistrate did not err in accepting the evidence of the complainant and Perry, supported by CCTV footage, and rejecting the appellant's inconsistent version. Minor inconsistencies in witness testimony were found to be immaterial and explicable by imperfection of human memory. The offences of common assault and recklessly damaging property were proved beyond reasonable doubt, and self-defence did not arise on the facts as found.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
03 November 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction in Local Court to District Court
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
['common Assault' 'recklessly Damaging Property' 'credibility of Witnesses' 'evidential Inconsistencies' 'appeals From Local Court']
['criminal Law'] ['common Assault' 'recklessly Damaging Property' 'credibility of Witnesses' 'evidential Inconsistencies' 'appeals From Local Court']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal From Conviction in Local Court to District Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether the appellant unlawfully assaulted the complainant' "Whether the appellant recklessly damaged the complainant's bicycle" 'Whether inconsistencies in evidence were material to outcome' 'Whether self-defence was available on the facts']

Ratio Decidendi

The appeal was dismissed as the learned magistrate did not err in accepting the evidence of the complainant and Perry, supported by CCTV footage, and rejecting the appellant's inconsistent version. Minor inconsistencies in witness testimony were found to be immaterial and explicable by imperfection of human memory. The offences of common assault and recklessly damaging property were proved beyond reasonable doubt, and self-defence did not arise on the facts as found.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • ['Appeal dismissed']