Tey v Plotz

Tey was charged with failing to comply with a request to provide personal details to police, contrary to section 28 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). The case came before the Court of Appeal, which was asked to consider two appeals: one against conviction and another against sentence. The court was required to decide whether the police officer's request was lawful and whether the defendant's conduct constituted an offence.

The court examined the nature of the police officer's request and whether it was valid under the statute. It found that the request was lawful, as it was made by a police officer who reasonably suspected the defendant of committing an offence. The court also considered whether the defendant's conduct amounted to an offence. It held that the defendant's failure to provide personal details was a breach of the statutory requirement, and the conviction was upheld. Regarding the appeal against sentence, the court found that the sentence imposed was within the appropriate range and dismissed the appeal.

In summary, the Court of Appeal upheld the conviction and dismissed both the appeal against conviction and the appeal against sentence. The defendant was found to have breached the statutory requirement by failing to provide personal details to police, and the sentence imposed was considered appropriate. The appeals were dismissed, and leave to appeal was refused.