William Charles Webster v The Queen [1984] FCA 445

William Charles Webster v The Queen [1984] FCA 445

The applicant failed to establish the existence of exceptional circumstances to justify granting bail pending appeal after conviction and sentence. The matters relied upon, individually or collectively, did not amount to exceptional circumstances.

Parties
Applicant: William Charles Webster; Respondent: The Queen
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
14 December 1984
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Bail Pending Appeal
Outcome
Application dismissed
Legal Topics
Bail, Sentencing, Appeal Pending Sentence
Criminal Law Bail Sentencing Appeal Pending Sentence

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Parties

William Charles Webster

Applicant

The Queen

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Bail Pending Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether exceptional circumstances exist to justify granting bail pending appeal after conviction and sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to establish the existence of exceptional circumstances to justify granting bail pending appeal after conviction and sentence. The matters relied upon, individually or collectively, did not amount to exceptional circumstances.

Court Disposition

Application dismissed

Orders

  • The application for bail is dismissed.