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The Latest Breaking News from Shane Drumgold SC

'Delusional' dad has 'unjust' sentence for repeated rapes of daughter extended

His initial 12-year jail term has been increased to 15 years behind bars.

The Canberra Times · Sep 21, 2022

Prosecutors appealing in record numbers as sentences fall 'clearly short of community standards'

The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions succeeded in the majority of cases it took to the ACT Court of Appeal last financial year.

The Canberra Times · Sep 15, 2022

Man accused of murdering 'soulmate' has bid to fast-track trial rejected

The defendant said he never intended to kill his partner.

The Canberra Times · Sep 6, 2022

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Top prosecutor drops 13-year-old boy's shooting murder charge

He said he had made his decision after reviewing evidence obtained after the boy's arrest and consulting with various people, including the dead man's family.

The Canberra Times · Jul 25, 2022

'Reasons beyond anyone's control' may delay Higgins rape trial

The trial is due to begin next week, but lawyers representing the accused are no longer available.

The Canberra Times · May 31, 2022

'He mutilated an innocent person': Killer's sentence inadequate, court told

The ACT's top prosecutor has wondered what sentence might be imposed on a murderer who had not "mutilated an innocent person" and later laughed about it.

The Canberra Times · Feb 10, 2022

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