R v J Lucas; R v B Lucas (No 6) [2022] NSWSC 1812

R v J Lucas; R v B Lucas (No 6) [2022] NSWSC 1812

There is no objection to the Crown providing the documentary timeline of key events to the jury during the opening address, provided it is made clear that neither the opening nor the document constitutes evidence.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Accused: Joshua Lucas; Accused: Benjamin Lucas
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
01 March 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Procedural Ruling on Prosecution Opening Address
Outcome
Application allowed; Crown may provide the timeline to the jury during opening address.
Legal Topics
Criminal Procedure, Prosecutor's Opening Address, Admissibility of Timeline Evidence
Criminal Law Criminal Procedure Prosecutor's Opening Address Admissibility of Timeline Evidence

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Joshua Lucas

Accused

Benjamin Lucas

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Procedural Ruling on Prosecution Opening Address

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Crown prosecutor may provide the jury with a documentary timeline of asserted key events during opening address

Ratio Decidendi

There is no objection to the Crown providing the documentary timeline of key events to the jury during the opening address, provided it is made clear that neither the opening nor the document constitutes evidence.

Court Disposition

Application allowed; Crown may provide the timeline to the jury during opening address.

Orders

  • Counsel may present the jury with a timeline of key events during opening address.