Robinson v R [2016] NSWCCA 108

Court of Criminal Appeal Supreme Court New South Wales Medium Neutral Citation: Robinson v R [2016] NSWCCA 108 Hearing dates: 2 June 2016 Date of orders: 02 June 2016 Decision date: 02 June 2016 Before: Johnson, Wilson and Fagan JJ Decision: Leave to appeal is refused. Catchwords: CRIMINAL LAW – application for leave to appeal against decision of trial judge to vacate trial date – unavailability of expert witness – challenge to exercise of discretion Legislation Cited: Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW) Criminal Procedure Act 1986 (NSW) Cases Cited: House v The King [1936] HCA 40; (1936) 55 CLR 499 R v Alexandroia (1995) 81 A Crim R 286 R v Matovski (1989) 15 NSWLR 720 R v Steffan (1992) 30 NSWLR 663 Regina v Cox [1999] NSWCCA 229 Slotboom v Regina [2013] NSWCCA 18 Category: Procedural and other rulings Parties: Natasha Jane Robinson (Applicant) Regina (Respondent) Representation: Counsel: Mr Steven Boland Mr Eric Balodis

Solicitors: Ms Jessica Caligiore, Blair Criminal Lawyers Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions File Number(s): 2014/272919 Publication restriction: Nil Decision under appeal Court or tribunal: District Court of New South Wales Jurisdiction: Criminal Citation: Not published Date of Decision: 25 May 2016 Before: Buscombe J File Number(s): 2014/272919