AG v Hesketh [1990] JRC 009 (15 January 1990)
The court found that the prosecution had not discharged the burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
- Citation
- [1990] JRC 009
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Hesketh
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 15 January 1990
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Outcome
- acquittal
- Legal Topics
- Prosecution, Defence
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Hesketh
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the respondent committed the alleged offence
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the prosecution had not discharged the burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt.
Court Disposition
acquittal
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