Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Identification Evidence — Spontaneous Recognition Without Formal Parade Sufficient

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Spontaneous recognition may suffice without a formal parade. The principle applies to criminal law. Freshness of memory and proximity support recognition. The rule allows flexibility in identification evidence. The court will assess the circumstances. The principle is well-established.

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