Appeal against conviction for handling stolen goods – admission of statement made before officer formed suspicion of theft. The prosecution had first conducted their case on the footing that it had been the property of his employer, but then were unable to establish that.
Held: Though the conversation should be admitted, the prosecution had failed to prove its case. Appeal allowed.
Judges:
Silber J
Citations:
[2004] EWHC 2567 (Admin)
Links:
Statutes:
Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 78
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v Deakin CACD 1972
On a charge of handling stolen goods (on the facts), the averment of ownership was not a material averment. . .
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Criminal Practice
Updated: 31 May 2022; Ref: scu.219536