21 Mar 2007
The court held that the magistrate did not err in imposing a $1,000 fine; given the seriousness of wasting police time, the involvement of six officers, and the societal cost and deterrence considerations, confirming the fine and dismissing the appeal was appropriate despite the appellant's mitigation.
15 May 2006
Failure to inform the former spouse that she was not compellable was not a material irregularity in the circumstances because she was willing and the evidence against the applicant was overwhelming; the judge's interventions, while sometimes strongly worded, did not amount to taking over the case or create a perception of bias sufficient to vitiate the trial; and the absence of a formal witness statement from the potential witness caused no realistic risk of prejudice to the defence.
16 Jan 1998
The trial judge properly assessed witness credibility and accepted the handwriting expert's evidence; there was no legal or factual error warranting appellate interference, therefore leave to appeal was refused and the convictions and sentences were upheld.