Rose v R [2023] NSWDC 519

Rose v R [2023] NSWDC 519

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant was not acting in self-defence against a combined, intoxicated threat, having regard to the background, proportionality of conduct, and available evidence; the appellant's response was not shown to be unreasonable.

Parties
Appellant: Tony Rose; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 November 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction From Local Court
Outcome
Appeal allowed; conviction and penalty set aside.
Legal Topics
Appeal Against Conviction, Self Defence, Affray
Criminal Law Appeal Against Conviction Self Defence Affray

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Parties

Tony Rose

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Conviction From Local Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution has established beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant was not acting in self-defence

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt that the appellant was not acting in self-defence against a combined, intoxicated threat, having regard to the background, proportionality of conduct, and available evidence; the appellant's response was not shown to be unreasonable.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; conviction and penalty set aside.

Orders

  • Appeal allowed.
  • I set aside the conviction and the penalty imposed by the magistrate.