Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Conduct of Accused Person – Lies and Post-Offence Conduct as Corroborative Evidence

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Lies and post-offence conduct can be corroborative evidence. The accused's conduct may strengthen the prosecution's case. The principle applies to criminal trials. The court may consider the accused's behaviour after the offence. The rule does not shift the burden of proof. The prosecution must still…

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