Craig v The QueenCitation:[2018] HCA 13Before:Kiefel CJ, Bell, Gageler, Keane, Nettle, Gordon, Edelman JJDate:21 Mar 2018Case Number:B24/2017Read more

Craig v The QueenCitation:[2018] HCA 13Before:Kiefel CJ, Bell, Gageler, Keane, Nettle, Gordon, Edelman JJDate:21 Mar 2018Case Number:B24/2017Read more

There was no miscarriage of justice because there was no evidence to suggest the trial would have been conducted differently absent the incorrect advice regarding cross-examination on prior convictions.

Parties
Appellant: Unknown (Appellant); Respondent: Unknown (Respondent)
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
21 March 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Appeal Against Conviction, Murder, Manslaughter, Intention to Kill, Grievous Bodily Harm, Incorrect Legal Advice, Cross Examination, Prior Convictions, Miscarriage of Justice

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Parties

Unknown (Appellant)

Appellant

Unknown (Respondent)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether incorrect legal advice regarding cross-examination on prior convictions led to a miscarriage of justice
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's decision not to give evidence was affected by incorrect advice
  3. 3 Whether the trial would have been conducted differently absent the incorrect advice

Ratio Decidendi

There was no miscarriage of justice because there was no evidence to suggest the trial would have been conducted differently absent the incorrect advice regarding cross-examination on prior convictions.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Conviction upheld
  • No miscarriage of justice found