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DAR v DPP (Qld)[2008] QCA 309

CITATION: DAR v DPP (Qld) [2008] QCA 309
JUDGE(S): Keane JA, Holmes JA, Fraser JA
DELIVERED ON: 03 October 2008
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Editorial Notes

  • Published Case Name:

    DAR v DPP (Qld) & Anor

  • Shortened Case Name:

    DAR v DPP (Qld)

  • MNC:

    [2008] QCA 309

  • Court:

    QCA

  • Judge(s):

    Keane JA, Holmes JA, Fraser JA

  • Date:

    03 Oct 2008

  • White Star Case:

    Yes

Litigation History

EventCitation or FileDateNotes
Primary JudgmentQMHC 254/06 (No Citation)29 Feb 2008Charged with the murder of two of her children and the attempted murder of a third child; mental state at the time of the alleged offences was referred to the Mental Health Court; at the time of the alleged offences, the defendant was not of unsound mind nor of diminished responsibility.
Appeal Determined (QCA)[2008] QCA 30903 Oct 2008Appeal from MHC dismissed; charged with the murder of two of her children and the attempted murder of a third child; MHC determined that, at the time of the alleged offences, the appellant was not of unsound mind nor of diminished responsibility; no error has been shown in the learned judge’s approach in drawing that inference and in concluding that there was no substantial impairment of any relevant capacity: Keane, Holmes and Fraser JJA.

Appeal Status

Appeal Determined (QCA)

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