Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Evidence – Circumstantial Evidence – Duty of Accused to Explain Damning Circumstances

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

While the prosecution bears the burden of proof throughout, damning circumstances may call for an explanation from the accused. Where the prosecution establishes facts that strongly point to guilt—e.g., accused last seen with deceased, later led police to remains—common sense requires an explanation. The accused's…

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