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Date of conviction, upon verdict of Supreme Court jury, of one count of arson and one count of grievous bodily harm ('GBH'). The latter count was charged in the alternative to counts of attempted murder and malicious act with intent, of which the accused was acquitted. The charges arose out of the destruction of Mr Joinbee's residence by fire.
Appeal Determined (QCA)
[2013] QCA 246 [2014] 2 Qd R 69
02 Sep 2013
Appeal against arson conviction dismissed. Appeal against GBH conviction allowed, conviction set aside, retrial ordered; trial judge should have instructed jury as to the excuse in s 23(1)(b) of the Criminal Code (Qld): Holmes JA and Philippides and Boddice JJ.
Appeal Status
Appeal Determined (QCA)
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