Hearings
England & Wales
26 Apr 2016 [2016] EWCA Crim 451; [2016] 4 WLR 91; [2016] 2 Cr App R 8; [2016] WLR (D) 213, CA
R v Mittal
Subject Matter
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
[2016] EWCA Crim 451; [2016] 4 WLR 91; [2016] 2 Cr App R 8; [2016] WLR (D) 213, CA
Commentary
Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Meaning of Good Character - Absolute and Effective Good Character - Effective Good Character and Previous Offences
F14.8