Can Quillio handle appeals to the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal?
Yes. I support appeals to the NSW Court of Criminal Appeal under the Criminal Appeal Act 1912 (NSW). I help draft grounds of appeal, analyse transcript for error, prepare written submissions, and identify the leading authorities on the grounds advanced. Appeals from conviction and sentence have different frameworks — I apply the right one.
Conviction appeals
Conviction appeals proceed under section 6(1) of the Criminal Appeal Act. I analyse the trial transcript for grounds — directions error, wrongful admission or exclusion of evidence, unreasonable verdict under M v The Queen, miscarriage of justice. Each ground needs to be specific and supported by transcript references.
Sentence appeals
Sentence appeals require leave and a House v The King error. I analyse the sentencing judgment for error — misapplication of principle, error in fact, manifest excess, or failure to take into account a material consideration. Manifest excess appeals are the hardest and I flag this honestly.
Leave and extension of time
If the appeal is out of time, I draft the application for extension of time with supporting affidavit. The merits of the underlying appeal are relevant to the grant of leave.
Common issues
- Grounds must be specific — "the verdict is wrong" is not a ground
- Fresh evidence has a high threshold under Ratten — flag where this applies
- Extension of time requires explanation for delay and merit in the appeal
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