R v Abdallah (No 1) [2015] NSWSC 2156

R v Abdallah (No 1) [2015] NSWSC 2156

Although the tendency evidence had significant probative value, its probative value did not substantially outweigh its prejudicial effect on the defendant, and therefore it was excluded under s 101 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW).

Parties
Crown: Regina; Accused: Katherine Abdallah
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
02 February 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Evidentiary Ruling
Outcome
Evidence excluded
Legal Topics
Tendency Evidence, Admissibility, Probative Value Vs Prejudice
Evidence Law Criminal Law Tendency Evidence Admissibility Probative Value Vs Prejudice

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Parties

Regina

Crown

Katherine Abdallah

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Evidentiary Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether tendency evidence relating to a prior altercation should be admitted against the accused.
  2. 2 Whether the probative value of the evidence substantially outweighs any prejudicial effect.

Ratio Decidendi

Although the tendency evidence had significant probative value, its probative value did not substantially outweigh its prejudicial effect on the defendant, and therefore it was excluded under s 101 of the Evidence Act 1995 (NSW).

Court Disposition

Evidence excluded

Orders

  • Tendency evidence relating to altercation with Christine Sarkis is excluded.