AG -v- T [2014] JRC 106 (06 May 2014)

AG -v- T [2014] JRC 106 (06 May 2014)

The evidence sought to be introduced is hearsay and does not add to the facts already properly before the jury; therefore, it should be excluded.

Citation
[2014] JRC 106
Parties
Defendant: Defendant; Prosecution: Prosecution
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
06 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Evidentiary Ruling
Outcome
application to admit hearsay evidence refused
Legal Topics
Hearsay, Admissibility of Evidence
Criminal Law Evidence Hearsay Admissibility of Evidence

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Parties

Defendant

Defendant

Prosecution

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Evidentiary Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether hearsay evidence regarding the cause of the defendant's head injury should be admitted

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence sought to be introduced is hearsay and does not add to the facts already properly before the jury; therefore, it should be excluded.

Court Disposition

application to admit hearsay evidence refused