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[2013] QSC 337 [2013] QSCPR 6; (2013) 237 A Crim R 388
12 Dec 2013
The accused brought two pre-trial applications concerning the admissibility of certain evidence. His application to exclude certain admissions was refused. His application to exclude similar-fact evidence was granted: Atkinson J.
Primary Judgment
SC323/13 (No citation)
13 Mar 2014
Date of conviction of murder, indecent treatment of a child under 16, and interfering with a corpse.
Primary Judgment
[2014] QSC 41
14 Mar 2014
Application by members of the media for orders authorising the recording and publishing of pronouncement of sentence and sentencing remarks refused: Atkinson J.
Primary Judgment
SC323/13 (No citation)
14 Mar 2014
Sentenced to life imprisonment, with parole eligibility set at 20 years, for murder, 3 and a half years’ imprisonment for indecent treatment, and 2 years’ imprisonment for interfering with a corpse, the sentences to be served concurrently.
Appeal Determined (QCA)
[2015] QCA 87 [2016] 1 Qd R 433
21 May 2015
Appeal against convictions, on the grounds that firstly, the trial judge erred in ruling, in [2013] QSC 337, that certain admissions were admissible and secondly, her Honour misdirected the jury as to inferences in relation to certain evidence, dismissed. Attorney-General’s appeal against sentence, challenging the order as to parole eligibility in respect of the sentence for murder, also dismissed: Margaret McMurdo P and Fraser JA (Carmody CJ having recused himself).
Special Leave Refused (HCA)
[2016] HCATrans 57
11 Mar 2016
Mr Cowan's application for special leave to appeal to the High Court refused: Kiefel, Gageler and Nettle JJ.
Appeal Status
Appeal Determined - Special Leave Refused (HCA)
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