R v Ceniccola [2010] NSWSC 1554

R v Ceniccola [2010] NSWSC 1554

With exception of paragraphs 4 and 15, Mr Burke’s statement is admissible as evidence of the accused’s good character and tendency to resolve disputes properly. The excluded paragraphs either lack relevance or are unfairly prejudicial and potentially misleading.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
03 December 2010
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Pre Trial Evidentiary Ruling
Outcome
Statement of Mr Burke admissible except for paragraphs 4 and 15
Legal Topics
['admissibility of Good Character Evidence' 'tendency Evidence' 'relevance' 'exclusion of Evidence']
['criminal Law' 'evidence Law'] ['admissibility of Good Character Evidence' 'tendency Evidence' 'relevance' 'exclusion of Evidence']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Pre Trial Evidentiary Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['Is Mr Burke’s statement admissible for good character and tendency evidence under the Evidence Act 1995?' 'Should paragraphs 4 and 15 of Mr Burke’s statement be excluded based on relevance or potential prejudice?']

Ratio Decidendi

With exception of paragraphs 4 and 15, Mr Burke’s statement is admissible as evidence of the accused’s good character and tendency to resolve disputes properly. The excluded paragraphs either lack relevance or are unfairly prejudicial and potentially misleading.

Court Disposition

Statement of Mr Burke admissible except for paragraphs 4 and 15

Orders

  • ['Paragraphs 4 and 15 of Mr Burke’s statement excluded' 'Mr Burke’s statement otherwise admissible']