R v Lesperance & Ors (CO 76.2008)
R v Lesperance & Ors (CO 76.2008) [2013] SCSC 85 (15 November 2013)
The prosecution failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt the identity of the third accused as one of the assailants. The retracted confession was not corroborated by independent evidence and was contradicted by the victim's testimony. Doubt existed regarding the identification and participation of the third accused, warranting acquittal.
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- Attempted robbery
- Acts intended to cause grievous harm
- Identification evidence
- Corroboration of confession
- Burden of proof