McElholum v Hughes

• 1. Appeal
  2. › Criminal appeal
  3. › Appeal from single judge of Supreme Court
  4. › Appeal against conviction
  5. › Whether finding of guilt unsafe or unsatisfactory
  6. › Role of appellate court in assessing evidence
  7. › CCTV footage
• 1. Appeal
  2. › Criminal appeal
  3. › Appeal from single judge of Supreme Court
  4. › Appeal against sentence
  5. › Whether sentence manifestly excessive
  6. › Fine of $100 for common assault
  7. › Crimes (Sentencing) Act 2005 (ACT), s 17
• 1. Criminal Law
  2. › Assault
  3. › Common assault
  4. › Elements of offence
  5. › Recklessness
  6. › Whether vigorous opening of door knowing persons behind it constitutes assault
  7. › Crimes Act 1900 (ACT), s 26
• 1. Appeal
  2. › Fresh evidence on appeal
  3. › Requirements for admission
  4. › Whether evidence available at trial
  5. › Whether evidence would have produced different result
  6. › Court Procedures Rules 2006 (ACT), r 5606

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