DPP v Keith Connorton (Approved) [2023] IESC 19 (28 July 2023)

DPP v Keith Connorton (Approved) [2023] IESC 19 (28 July 2023)

The 999 call recording was hearsay but properly admitted under the res gestae exception due to the spontaneous circumstances and absence of fabrication concerns.

Citation
[2023] IESC 19
Parties
Applicant: Ms McGrath; Respondent: Mr McKeever
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Judgment Date
28 July 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Hearsay, Res Gestae, Admissibility of Evidence
Criminal Law Evidence Hearsay Res Gestae Admissibility of Evidence

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Parties

Ms McGrath

Applicant

Mr McKeever

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appellate Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 999 call recording constituted hearsay evidence
  2. 2 Whether the 999 call recording was properly admitted under the res gestae exception

Ratio Decidendi

The 999 call recording was hearsay but properly admitted under the res gestae exception due to the spontaneous circumstances and absence of fabrication concerns.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed