Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Armed Robbery — Direct Evidence — Recent Possession Doctrine — When Inapplicable

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The doctrine of recent possession is a rule of circumstantial evidence. It should not be used when direct evidence already establishes the offence. Introducing it unnecessarily is "untidy" and inconsistent. The court should rely on direct evidence if credible. The principle prevents confusion in the…

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