Att. Gen. v Evans [1965] JJ 527 (23 November 1965)
Possession of recently stolen goods raises a presumption of theft or receiving, and failure to explain such possession may indicate guilt.
- Citation
- [1965] JJ 527
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Evans
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 23 November 1965
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Legal Topics
- Larceny, Evidence, Presumption of Guilt, Recent Possession
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Evans
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether possession of recently stolen goods raises a presumption of theft or receiving.
- 2 Whether failure to explain possession indicates guilt.
Ratio Decidendi
Possession of recently stolen goods raises a presumption of theft or receiving, and failure to explain such possession may indicate guilt.
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