AG v Hervey [1988] JRC 188 (26 September 1988)
The court found that the prosecution failed to meet the burden of proof required for a criminal conviction, resulting in Hervey's acquittal.
- Citation
- [1988] JRC 188
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Hervey
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 26 September 1988
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- acquittal
- Legal Topics
- Prosecution, Defendant Liability
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Hervey
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether Hervey is liable for the alleged criminal offence
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the prosecution failed to meet the burden of proof required for a criminal conviction, resulting in Hervey's acquittal.
Court Disposition
acquittal
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