Att. Gen. v Batho [2004] JLR 256 (11 November 2002)
- Citation
- [2004] JLR 256
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- Posture
- Criminal / Evidentiary Ruling
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Holding and result
Evidence of previous drug use is admissible if the accused's defence is lack of knowledge on a charge of possession with intent to supply, but may be excluded if its prejudicial effect outweighs its probative value.
Court disposition
guidance on admissibility of evidence
02
Material facts
Parties
Attorney General
ApplicantBatho
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Criminal / Evidentiary Ruling
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Questions and positions
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- 01
Whether evidence of previous drug use is admissible when the accused's defence is lack of knowledge in a charge of possession with intent to supply
- 02
Whether such evidence should be excluded if its prejudicial effect outweighs its probative value
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Evidence of previous drug use is relevant to rebut the defence of lack of knowledge and should be admitted.
- Respondent
- Evidence of previous drug use is prejudicial and should be excluded as it may unfairly influence the jury.
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
general principles of evidence law
Evidence of previous conduct may be admissible if it is relevant to an issue in the case, such as knowledge or intent, but may be excluded if its prejudicial effect outweighs its probative value.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
Evidence of previous drug use is admissible if the accused's defence is lack of knowledge on a charge of possession with intent to supply, but may be excluded if its prejudicial effect outweighs its probative value.
Court disposition
guidance on admissibility of evidence
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