R v Fulcher

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Type: Case

Citation: [1995] 2 Cr App R 251, CA

Summary: When defendant did not give evidence but relied on exculpatory statements made to police and others judge should direct jury to have regard to defendant’s good character when considering credibility of those statements — Judge should have directed jury good character also relevant to propensity — Character directions deficient in both respects and constituted material irregularity — Proviso inappropriate and convictions quashed

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Court: CA

Jurisdiction: England

Date 08 Dec 1994

Tags

Character, Crime, Proviso

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Start date: 08-Dec-1994

End date: 08-Dec-1994

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File Location: AJ16

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