Victoria's highest court will rule from 10am on Friday on two appeals brought by Erin Patterson, who was convicted of murdering three people in the case widely known as the mushroom murders. The court heard arguments in August. Her lawyers argued that she was denied a fair trial, and the court will also decide whether she could face more time in prison.
Victorian court to rule on Erin Patterson appeal against mushroom murder convictions
Judgment on conviction and sentence due Friday after fair trial argument
The Victorian Court of Appeal will on Friday hand down its decision in Erin Patterson's appeal against her triple murder convictions and sentence, after her lawyers argued she was denied a fair trial.
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Why This Matters
- The judgment will determine whether Patterson's convictions stand, are overturned or lead to a retrial.
- The court will also rule on her sentence, which could mean additional time in prison.
- The case, which drew national attention, will reach a significant legal milestone.
Background
Patterson was convicted in Victoria of murdering three people in what became known as the mushroom murders case. Her appeal against both conviction and sentence was heard by the Court of Appeal in August, where her lawyers argued she did not receive a fair trial. The court reserved its decision and will deliver judgment on Friday.
What to Watch
- The court's findings on whether the trial process was unfair.
- Whether the court orders a retrial, quashes the convictions or adjusts the sentence.
- The reasons given for the ruling and any subsequent legal steps.
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- SupportedThe Victorian Court of Appeal will rule on Erin Patterson’s appeal against her mushroom-murder convictions.Australia news | The Guardian: “Erin Patterson to learn fate in appeal against mushroom murders convictions. Victorian court of appeal to hand down judgment on triple-murderer’s conviction and sentence”
- SupportedJudgment on Patterson’s conviction and sentence is due Friday after her lawyers argued she was denied a fair trial.Australia news | The Guardian: “Victorian court of appeal to hand down judgment on triple-murderer’s conviction and sentence after her lawyers argued she was denied fair trial”
- SupportedThe court will hand down its decision in Patterson’s appeal on Friday.Australia news | The Guardian: “The decision in Erin Patterson’s appeal against her triple murder conviction will be handed down on Friday”
- SupportedThe appeal concerns Patterson’s triple murder convictions and sentence.Australia news | The Guardian: “Victorian court of appeal to hand down judgment on triple-murderer’s conviction and sentence”
- SupportedPatterson’s lawyers argued that she was denied a fair trial.Australia news | The Guardian: “after her lawyers argued she was denied fair trial”
- SupportedVictoria’s highest court will rule from 10am on Friday.Australia news | The Guardian: “The court of appeal will rule on the two appeals from 10am on Friday”
- SupportedThe court will rule on two appeals brought by Patterson.Australia news | The Guardian: “The court of appeal will rule on the two appeals from 10am on Friday”
- SupportedThe court heard arguments in August.Australia news | The Guardian: “after hearing arguments in August”
- SupportedPatterson was convicted of murdering three people in the case known as the mushroom murders.Australia news | The Guardian: “Erin Patterson to learn fate in appeal against mushroom murders convictions”
- SupportedThe court will decide whether Patterson could face more time in prison.Australia news | The Guardian: “Victoria’s highest court also set to rule on whether she could face more time in prison”