In addition to other defences the defendant may attempt to raise doubts in the prosecution case. The defence will attempt to show up any inconsistencies and shortcomings in the prosecution case. Where all the elements which make up the offence are not proved beyond reasonable doubt on the evidence presented, the defence is entitled to submit that the prosecution has not proved its case. If this is accepted the defendant will be found not guilty. As an example, the prosecution, by means of eye witnesses, identification parades, fingerprint evidence and handwriting evidence, may try to identify the defendant as the person who committed the offence. The defendant may attempt to point out weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence of identification.
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Reasonable Doubt : Last Revised: Tue Jul 3rd 2007 |
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