AG -v- T [2014] JRC 104 (06 May 2014)

AG -v- T [2014] JRC 104 (06 May 2014)

Leave to call Witness D was refused because the evidence was collateral, would impeach credibility contrary to established rules, lacked sufficient detail, and admitting it would unbalance and delay the trial.

Citation
[2014] JRC 104
Parties
Defendant: Defendant; Prosecution: Prosecution
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
06 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Trial Interlocutory
Outcome
leave refused
Legal Topics
Admissibility of Evidence, Video Link Testimony, Collateral Evidence, Trial Management
Criminal Procedure Admissibility of Evidence Video Link Testimony Collateral Evidence Trial Management

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Parties

Defendant

Defendant

Prosecution

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Trial Interlocutory

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether leave should be granted to call Witness D by video link
  2. 2 Admissibility of collateral evidence to impeach credibility
  3. 3 Impact of adjournment on trial fairness

Ratio Decidendi

Leave to call Witness D was refused because the evidence was collateral, would impeach credibility contrary to established rules, lacked sufficient detail, and admitting it would unbalance and delay the trial.

Court Disposition

leave refused

Orders

  • Leave to call Witness D by video link is refused.