Christopher Bundy

The appellant appealed her conviction for importing 2.2 kilograms of cocaine, arguing the trial judge erred in finding she knew the drugs were concealed in the lid of her suitcase.

The appellant contended the trial judge made erroneous inferences regarding the weight of the suitcase lid and failed to consider circumstantial evidence supporting her lack of knowledge.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, holding that the trial judge's findings were supported by the evidence, including the physical exhibits, and that it was within the trial judge's purview to draw reasonable inferences from the strong circumstantial evidence of knowledge.

The appellant appealed his sentence, introducing fresh evidence of his concerted efforts at rehabilitation since his release on bail, including attending programs and relocating.

The majority of the Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, noting that while the appellant committed a minor theft while on bail, his severe addiction meant rehabilitation would not always be linear.

The sentence was reduced to the fourteen months already served.

The dissenting judge would have dismissed the appeal, finding the new theft conviction belied the rehabilitation claims.

The appellant appealed the sentence imposed by the trial judge.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, finding that the trial judge's reasons were careful, revealed a full consideration of the relevant principles, and that the sentence fell within the recognized range.