Goodman v Att. Gen. [1995] JLR_Note 11c (27 September 1995)
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Holding and result
The court held that a break in the interview did not, in itself, invalidate the caution or render subsequent statements inadmissible, as long as the accused remained aware of their rights.
Court disposition
application dismissed
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Material facts
Parties
Goodman
ApplicantAttorney General
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Criminal / Interlocutory
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether a break in interview affects the validity of a police caution and the admissibility of statements made to police
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The applicant contended that a break in the interview process compromised the effectiveness of the police caution and rendered subsequent statements inadmissible.
- Respondent
- The respondent argued that the break in the interview did not affect the validity of the caution or the admissibility of the statements.
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Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Jersey criminal procedure
A break in a police interview does not necessarily invalidate a previously administered caution or render subsequent statements inadmissible, provided the accused remains aware of their rights.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The court held that a break in the interview did not, in itself, invalidate the caution or render subsequent statements inadmissible, as long as the accused remained aware of their rights.
Court disposition
application dismissed
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