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WAQ v Di Pino[2012] QCA 283

CITATION: WAQ v Di Pino [2012] QCA 283
JUDGE(S): Fraser JA, Gotterson JA, Mullins J
DELIVERED ON: 19 October 2012
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Editorial Notes

  • Published Case Name:

    WAQ v Di Pino

  • Shortened Case Name:

    WAQ v Di Pino

  • MNC:

    [2012] QCA 283

  • Court:

    QCA

  • Judge(s):

    Fraser JA, Gotterson JA, Mullins J

  • Date:

    19 Oct 2012

  • White Star Case:

    Yes

Litigation History

EventCitation or FileDateNotes
Primary JudgmentDC1927/03 (No citation)11 Dec 2003Mr Di Pino was convicted on two counts (counts 1 and 4) of unlawfully and indecently dealing with two female complainants. He was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment for count 1 and to a concurrent term of six months imprisonment for count 4, all to be suspended after five months for an operational period of two years.
Primary Judgment[2011] QDC 3217 Mar 2011WAQ brought an application for criminal compensation against Mr Di Pino arising from his conviction for indecent treatment of a child under 16 in respect of her. He was ordered to pay $22,500 compensation in respect of the injuries suffered by WAQ as a result of the offence: McGill DCJ.
Primary Judgment[2012] QDC 527 Jan 2012WAQ brought an action for damages for trespass to the person in the form of sexual assault against Mr Di Pino. Judgment that Mr Di Pino pay WAQ $146,027.83, including interest of $6,879.50: McGill DCJ.
Appeal Determined (QCA)[2004] QCA 3920 Feb 2004Quash the conviction and set aside the penalty imposed for count 1. Enter a verdict and judgment of acquittal on count 1. In respect of count 4, dismiss the appeal against conviction, extend time to allow a grant of leave to appeal against sentence. Allow appeal against sentence. Set aside the penalty imposed in respect of count and sentence to two months and 11 days imprisonment with immediate release: de Jersey CJ, Williams JA, Mackenzie J.
Appeal Determined (QCA)[2012] QCA 28319 Oct 2012WAQ appealed the decision in [2012] QDC 5 contending that the trial judge erred in his assessment of damages in particular the refusal of aggravated damages and the refusal of exemplary damages. Appeal dismissed: Fraser JA, Gotterson JA, Mullins J.

Appeal Status

Appeal Determined (QCA)

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