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Date of conviction, after trial before Kent QC DCJ and jury, of producing more than 500g of cannabis; acquitted of other drug counts; D, who was self-represented and the only defence witness, ran a case of medical necessity; evidence overwhelmingly pointed to guilt on all counts.
Appeal Determined (QCA)
[2020] QCA 75 (2020) 282 A Crim R 402
17 Apr 2020
Appeal against conviction dismissed; complaints concerning trial judge’s refusal to permit D to make opening statement/open his evidence and suggest to jury that it act inconsistently with its duty dismissed; not guilty verdicts merciful; no error in refusing to instruct jury on Code s 25; other matters raised dismissed: Fraser JA, Henry J, Brown J.
Appeal Status
Appeal Determined (QCA)
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