JSB171 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Bmw M54, Affidavit, O. J. Simpson Murder Case
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= evidence of a basic fact from which the court may infer the existence of a fact in issue. Shepherd per dawson j; lee (armed robbery eye witness=accomplice ct distrustful of witness, ce also desirable eg evidence of gambling debts etc) Circumstantial evidence admissible if, eg : explains an occurrence, assists choice between two explanations of occurrence. The weight of admissible evidence lies in its cumulative effect (=the more ce, the stronger the case): & car | criminal history | never charged with arson) Some cases can be made up entirely on ce: chamberlain, oj simpson trial. Conduct revealing consciousness of guilt (flight | lies | demeanour) Evidence as to motive relevant to allow inference that the accused did the crime: plomp. For example conduct indicating prediction of death: lang (woman buying funeral dress before deceased ce admissible); plomp (presenting to chn as new mother)
