Le Maistre v Benest [1996] JLR_Note 1a (26 March 1996)
The court reaffirmed that the burden of proof in an acte à peine de prison lies with the prosecution.
- Parties
- Applicant: Le Maistre; Respondent: Benest
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 26 March 1996
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Judgment
- Legal Topics
- Burden of Proof, Acte À Peine De Prison
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Parties
Le Maistre
Applicant
Benest
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 What is the burden of proof in an acte à peine de prison proceeding?
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The court reaffirmed that the burden of proof in an acte à peine de prison lies with the prosecution.
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