Scott William Longfield v The Queen

[2005] ACTCA 31

SCOTT WILLIAM LONGFIELD v THE QUEEN [2005] ACTCA 31 (3 August 2005)

EX TEMPORE JUDGMENT

ON APPEAL FROM A SINGLE JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

No. ACTCA 10 - 2005
No. SCA 73 of 2004

Judges:        Crispin P, Gray and Moore JJ
Court of Appeal of the Australian Capital Territory
Date:           3 August 2005

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE     )          No. ACTCA 10 - 2005
  )          No. SCA 73 of 2004
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY )
  )

COURT OF APPEAL  )

ON APPEAL FROM A SINGLE JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

BETWEEN:SCOTT WILLIAM LONGFIELD

Appellant

AND:THE QUEEN

Respondent

ORDER

Judges:  Crispin P, Gray and Moore JJ
Date:  3 August 2005
Place:  Canberra

THE COURT ORDERS THAT:

1. the appeal be dismissed.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE     )          No. ACTCA 10 - 2005
  )          No. SCA 73 of 2004
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY )
  )

COURT OF APPEAL  )

ON APPEAL FROM A SINGLE JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

BETWEEN:SCOTT WILLIAM LONGFIELD

Appellant

AND:THE QUEEN

Respondent

Judges:  Crispin P, Gray and Moore JJ
Date:  3 August 2005
Place:  Canberra

REASONS FOR JUDGMENT

CRISPIN P:

1. Speaking for myself I would dismiss the appeal in view of the appellant’s non-appearance.  Again, speaking for myself, I have had a chance to examine the papers and I can see no hint of any arguable ground of appeal.  The words purporting to be the grounds of appeal also seem to raise no arguable case whatsoever.  

I certify that the preceding paragraph numbered one (1) is a true copy of the Reasons for Judgment herein of his Honour, President Crispin.

Associate:

Date:    12 August 2005

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE     )          No. ACTCA 10 - 2005
  )          No. SCA 73 of 2004
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY )
  )

COURT OF APPEAL  )

ON APPEAL FROM A SINGLE JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

BETWEEN:SCOTT WILLIAM LONGFIELD

Appellant

AND:THE QUEEN

Respondent

Judges:  Crispin P, Gray and Moore JJ
Date:  3 August 2005
Place:  Canberra

REASONS FOR JUDGMENT

GRAY J:

1. I agree and have nothing to add.  

I certify that the preceding paragraph numbered two (2) is a true copy of the Reasons for Judgment herein of his Honour Justice Gray.

Associate:

Date:    12 August 2005

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE     )          No. ACTCA 10 - 2005
  )          No. SCA 73 of 2004
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY )
  )

COURT OF APPEAL  )

ON APPEAL FROM A SINGLE JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

BETWEEN:SCOTT WILLIAM LONGFIELD

Appellant

AND:THE QUEEN

Respondent

Judges:  Crispin P, Gray and Moore JJ
Date:  3 August 2005
Place:  Canberra

REASONS FOR JUDGMENT

MOORE J:

1. I also agree with the President and have nothing to add.  

I certify that the preceding paragraph numbered three (3) is a true copy of the Reasons for Judgment herein of his Honour, Justice Moore.

Associate:
Date:    12 August 2005

Counsel for the Appellant:  Self Represented – no appearance

Counsel for the Respondent:  Mr R Refshauge SC
Solicitor for the Respondent:  ACT Director of Public Prosecutions

Date of hearing:  3 August 2005
Date of judgment:  3 August 2005