Conomy v Maden

Conomy appeals against his conviction and sentence for breach of a restraining order, brought before the court. The respondent, Maden, sought the restraining order under the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 (Vic), which was subsequently breached by Conomy. The appeal raises questions about the legality of the restraining order and the sentence imposed by the trial judge.

The primary legal issue was whether the restraining order was validly made and whether the sentence was excessive. Conomy argued the restraining order was flawed due to procedural errors and that the sentence was disproportionate. The court considered the validity of the order and the sentencing principles applied by the trial judge.

The court held that the restraining order was validly made, despite some procedural issues, because they did not affect the overall fairness of the process. Regarding the sentence, the court found that the trial judge had appropriately considered all relevant factors and that the sentence was within the range of reasonable outcomes. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed.

The orders of the court were to grant leave to amend the grounds of appeal, refuse leave to appeal, and dismiss the appeal. The decision confirms the validity of the restraining order and upholds the sentence imposed by the trial judge.