The case confirms that the 'in company' element of an offence under s 35(1) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) is established where the accused admits joining in an assault being carried out by others, even where the accused's personal motivation for joining was unrelated to the others' purpose. An asserted want of understanding of a guilty plea is approached with 'caution bordering on circumspection' and the applicant bears the burden of establishing miscarriage of justice.
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