R v Sharpe (No 4) [2021] NSWSC 51

R v Sharpe (No 4) [2021] NSWSC 51

The photograph is admissible because its probative value, showing the knife could fit in the pocket, is not substantially outweighed by risks of unfair prejudice or misleading the jury, especially given directions regarding its purpose and use.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 February 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Evidentiary Ruling During Trial
Outcome
Evidence admitted
Legal Topics
['evidence' 'murder' 'self Defence']
['criminal Law'] ['evidence' 'murder' 'self Defence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Evidentiary Ruling During Trial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Whether a photograph showing the knife on top of the pocket is admissible given potential unfair prejudice or misleading effect']

Ratio Decidendi

The photograph is admissible because its probative value, showing the knife could fit in the pocket, is not substantially outweighed by risks of unfair prejudice or misleading the jury, especially given directions regarding its purpose and use.

Court Disposition

Evidence admitted

Orders

  • ['The fourth photograph is admitted into evidence']