In his defence, the defendant claimed duress, and at trial provided photographs of damage which, he said, had been caused by shots fired by the third party to make him afraid. The prosecution called a police officer by way of rebuttal, and the defence challenged the admission of his evidence. He did not claim to be a ballistics expert, only to have examined thousands of bullet marks. The judge admitted his evidence, but warned the jury to rely upon it only with care. The court held that the evidence had properly been admitted.
Judges:
Lord Justice Judge, Mr Justice Mitchell, And Recorder Of Birmingham His Honour Judge Peter Crawford QC
Citations:
[1998] EWCA Crim 1284
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Evidence
Updated: 11 May 2022; Ref: scu.154158