Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Defences – Alibi – Vague and Porous Defence

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A vague, general alibi defence lacking sufficient facts for investigation is "porous" and cannot benefit the accused. The defence must provide specific, verifiable details. Mere assertion of being elsewhere without supporting particulars is insufficient. The court will disregard such vague alibis. The principle prevents accused…

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