CRIMINAL LAW — application by accused for trial by judge alone — charge of murder — plea of guilty to manslaughter — issue of intent the only substantial issue — significant and widespread pre-trial publicity and Internet activity of a vile, hateful and intemperate nature about the accused — whether fair trial possible — whether trial by judge alone in the interests of justice — natural prejudice arising from nature of case — whether evidence so graphic that no jury could fail to be adversely affected — whether trial judge's directions adequate and sufficient to cure perceived or anticipated prejudice
Case Details
Citation[2013] NSWSC 729
CourtNSWSC
JurisdictionNew South Wales
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