Erin Patterson’s appeal against her conviction for a triple murder will be decided by Victoria’s Court of Appeal on Friday, with the judgment expected to be delivered at 10 a.m. after the court heard arguments in August.
Patterson was previously found guilty of the three killings and sentenced accordingly. Her legal team contended that she was denied a fair trial, a claim that forms the basis of the appeal.
The appeal comprises two separate applications: one challenging the conviction and sentence, and another seeking to determine whether the court can impose a longer term of imprisonment.
Should the court find merit in the arguments, it has the authority to uphold the original verdict, overturn it, or modify the sentence, potentially extending Patterson’s time behind bars.
The Victorian Court of Appeal is the highest court in the Australian state of Victoria and its decisions are binding unless further appealed to the nation’s High Court.
<small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>
