18 Mar 2020
The trial judge's acceptance of the victim's consistent testimony together with a voluntary written admission provided sufficient evidence to convict; there were no exceptional reasons to disturb the trial judge's credibility findings, therefore the appeal is dismissed and the conviction and 13‑month sentence are affirmed.
13 Feb 1998
The appeal was dismissed because the magistrate had properly and carefully assessed the evidence, was aware the complainant's evidence was uncorroborated, and on that assessment was entitled to find the appellant guilty on ample evidence; there was no basis for appellate interference and the conviction is safe.
24 Apr 1986
The application is refused because the trial judge correctly applied the Turnbull guidelines, the identification evidence was principally made at the scene so the in‑court/dock reference was not objectionable, the out‑of‑court identification was admissible to explain police conduct and was reinforced by an identification in the defendant's presence, and the trial judge's credibility and demeanour findings were within his province and not shown to be unsafe.