The WLR Daily case summaries
[2016] WLR (D) 213
Court of Appeal
Regina v Mittal
[2016] EWCA Crim 451
2016 April 12; 26
McCombe LJ, McGowan J, Judge Collier QC
Crime— Evidence— Character— Defendant doctor charged with theft— Crown wishing to adduce evidence of warning previously issued to defendant by Scottish Procurator Fiscal in respect of shoplifting incident— Crown agreeing not to seek to adduce evidence of warning unless defendant seeking to establish good character— Whether correct approach to defendant’s good character