NSW woman wins appeal in domestic violence case

A woman from New South Wales has won her appeal after being convicted for hitting her 13-year-old son during a dispute over a technology ban. The incident happened during dinner when the mother criticized her son for using technology despite the ban. During the argument, the boy ducked when she tried to hit him on the shoulder. As she swung again, she accidentally struck him on the back of the neck. Following the argument, the boy texted his father, asking to be picked up because he was unhappy at his mother's house. The father contacted the police, which led to officers visiting the home for a welfare check. The boy later made a statement to the police, which resulted in the legal case against his mother. His step-grandmother was present during his police interview. Judge Robert Sutherland reviewed the case and expressed concerns about the circumstances of the welfare check. He had to decide whether the mother’s actions were reckless or accidental. Ultimately, Judge Sutherland dismissed the charge, stating he could not prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the mother acted recklessly.