Szulc v McNamara [No 3]

In Szulc v McNamara [No 3], the applicant sought release from custody pending an appeal against his conviction for various offences, including breaches of a domestic violence order and unlawful stalking. The matter was heard in the Supreme Court of Queensland. The applicant argued that he should be released from custody on the basis that the appeal had a substantial chance of success, and that the interests of justice required his release.

The legal issues before the court were whether the appeal had a substantial chance of success and whether the applicant should be released from custody pending the appeal. The court considered the nature and seriousness of the offences, the applicant's criminal history, the risk of reoffending, and the interests of justice in releasing him from custody. The court also considered the risk to the community and the potential impact of the applicant's release on any potential victims.

The court found that the applicant's appeal did not have a substantial chance of success, and that the interests of justice did not require his release from custody. The court noted the serious nature of the offences and the risk to the community if the applicant was released. The court also considered the applicant's criminal history and the risk of reoffending. The application for release from custody pending appeal was dismissed.