Australia, April 27 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on March 28:
1. The Applicant was charged with a common assault against his wife. At all times, the Crown was required to establish beyond reasonable doubt that the Applicant deliberately dragged the Complainant, at least some distance, by grabbing her by the hair.
2. The Applicant was convicted by Local Court Judge Shields at the Local Court at Blacktown on 25 March 2024.
3. On 5 November 2024 I allowed an appeal against the Applicant's conviction. This judgment ought be read in conjunction with my reasons for allowing the appeal.
4. The Applicant applies for Costs pursuant to s 70 of the Criminal (Appeal and Review) Act 2001 (NSW) ...