19 Dec 2019
The trial judge's core factual findings and handling of conflicting evidence were unsafe; on the true assessment of the evidence the appellant's conduct amounted to careless driving rather than dangerous driving, therefore the conviction for dangerous driving was quashed and substituted with a conviction for careless driving, while the sentence of 200 hours community service was maintained.
16 May 2012
The Court of First Instance found the trial judge's assessment of the evidence contained material weaknesses and unresolved uncertainties about vehicle positions and causation; those evidential gaps made the conviction unsafe and the appeal was allowed, quashing the conviction and setting aside the fine.
20 Aug 1998
The magistrate's credibility findings and conclusion that the appellant grabbed PW1's tie and punched him were supported by the evidence; the appellant did not establish self-defence or lawful excuse, therefore the conviction for common assault was sustainable and the appeal was dismissed.
3 Feb 1998
The conviction was affirmed because the trial judge permissibly accepted PW1's testimony and the admitted facts (bank payments, effective interest rate and totals) provided strong corroboration; contradictions in PW2 did not create reasonable doubt sufficient to overturn the conviction.
2 Sept 1997
The appeal court quashed the conviction because the conviction rested solely on the constable's observation which was contradicted by the complainant, and because the constable may have been influenced by the complainant's prior account, generating a lingering doubt such that the prosecution had not proved guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
13 Mar 1997
The appeal was allowed because the magistrate wrongly disregarded material and corroborative evidence of an independent witness and failed to resolve material conflicts, rendering the conviction unsafe and liable to be quashed.