R v HOY

[2019] SADC 186

DISTRICT COURT OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

(Criminal)

R v HOY

Criminal Trial by Judge Alone

[2019] SADC 186

Reasons for the Verdicts of Her Honour Judge Tracey

9 December 2019

CRIMINAL LAW - PARTICULAR OFFENCES - OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON - SEXUAL OFFENCES

CRIMINAL LAW - EVIDENCE

Trial by Judge Alone - accused charged with two counts of communicating for a prurient purpose with the intention of making a child amenable to sexual activity - accused alleged to have spoken to complainant asking the complainant to 'hook up' and 'make out' (Count 1) and to 'touch each other's penises' (Count 2) - complaint to foster carer soon after alleged communication - distress observed by foster carer - accused did not give evidence but answered police questions.

Verdicts:

Accused guilty of both Count 1 and Count 2.

Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 s 63B(3)(b), referred to.

R v HOY
[2019] SADC 186