R v Pratten (No 22) [2015] NSWSC 1138

R v Pratten (No 22) [2015] NSWSC 1138

The probative value of statements in the document, combined with the possibility for judicial direction to the jury as to its proper use, outweighs any danger of unfair prejudice arising from its admission; the document is therefore admitted.

Parties
Prosecution: Crown; Accused: Mr Pratten
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
08 July 2015
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Evidentiary Ruling (voir Dire)
Outcome
Document admitted as evidence
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Documentary Evidence, Unfair Prejudice, Probative Value, Private Taxation Ruling
Criminal Law Evidence Admissibility of Documentary Evidence Unfair Prejudice Probative Value Private Taxation Ruling

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Parties

Crown

Prosecution

Mr Pratten

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Evidentiary Ruling (voir Dire)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the application for a private ruling from the Australian Taxation Office is admissible as evidence in the trial against the accused despite objections of unfair prejudice.

Ratio Decidendi

The probative value of statements in the document, combined with the possibility for judicial direction to the jury as to its proper use, outweighs any danger of unfair prejudice arising from its admission; the document is therefore admitted.

Court Disposition

Document admitted as evidence

Orders

  • The application for a private ruling from the Australian Taxation Office (pages 572-599 of volume 2 of the Crown tender bundle) is admitted into evidence.