Drysdale v R [2015] NSWCCA 135

Court of Criminal Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Drysdale v R [2015] NSWCCA 135 Hearing dates: 11 February 2015 Date of orders: 10 June 2015 Decision date: 10 June 2015 Before: Ward JA at [1] Simpson J at [2] Davies J at [3] Decision: 1. Leave to appeal granted. 2. Uphold the appeal. 3. Set aside the verdict of the jury in relation to count 3 and direct a verdict of acquittal. Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW – multiple counts of indecent assault and sexual intercourse without consent – offences arising out of one encounter of short duration – not guilty verdicts on seven counts with guilty verdict on one count – inconsistent verdicts – whether any rational explanation for verdicts - no objective or other evidence to explain the guilty verdict - whether guilty verdict unreasonable – trial judge's opinion on verdicts – appellant sentenced to s.10 bond – length of jury deliberations - verdict set aside Legislation Cited: Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW) Cases Cited: Dungay v R [2010] NSWCCA 82 McCann v R [2014] NSWCCA 79 MFA v The Queen [2002] HCA 53; (2002) 213 CLR 606 Osland v R [1998] HCA 75; (1998) 197 CLR 316 R v TK [2009] NSWCCA 151; (2009) 74 NSWLR 299 Category: Principal judgment Parties: Michael Drysdale (Appellant) Crown (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: P Neil SC & A Hawkins (Appellant) J Girdham SC (Respondent)