2011

MCRAP 2011/20
Edwards, C.J. [Ag]
Delivered: 16/12/11
Magisterial criminal appeal – Criminal Code 2004 – Criminal Code (Amendment) Act 2008 – Criminal Procedure Rules 2008 – Whether a Magistrate has jurisdiction to amend an indictable charge to a summary one – Whether a Magistrate has jurisdiction to amend a charge after the limitation period for making a complaint for a summary offence has passed

HCRAP 2008/002
Baptiste, J.A.
Delivered: 14/12/11
Criminal Appeal – Whether verdict unsafe and unsatisfactory – Evidence Act, Chapter 4.15 – Application of sections 55, 114, 115 and 136 of the Evidence Act – Whether there was need for an identification parade –Section 102 direction – Whether the probative value of the evidence outweighed the unfair prejudice to the defendant – Admission of previous representation of the deceased – Section 136 warning – Admission of evidence to establish motive

HCVAP 2011/030
Edwards, C.J. [Ag]
Delivered: 14/12/11