be mentioned in a trial ( in the uk) ie if they were committed while on bail for the reason of the trial?
2007-11-19 20:18:41 · 9 answers · asked by Yahoo 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Previous convictions can be mentioned by the defence if they feel it will help the case being heard ie. yes, he is a criminal but this offence is totally out of character.
They can, in some circumstances, be brought-up by prosecution in extreme cases of attempted witness character assassination.
2007-11-19 20:46:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't make sense, I assume you mean further offences that have not yet gone to trial ie. outstanding offences whilst on bail but not the reason for the current trial? They would usually add them as further charges. It would be unusual to have committed and been convicted whilst on bail for a trial committed to the Crown court.
2007-11-20 08:04:46 · answer #2 · answered by groovymaude 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
To put it simply, no they cant. The court has to decide a persons guilt based on the facts before them, and are not to be prejudiced by past convictions. A past conviction cannot be considered evidence that the defendant committed this particular crime.
2007-11-20 07:33:25 · answer #3 · answered by Master Mevans 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the sentencing all prior crimes should be mentioned. An incorrigable repeated offender has to be taken into account.
However, it shouldn't be permissible to prove guilt. The barrister may insist if it proves innocence.
2007-11-20 04:42:27 · answer #4 · answered by jan_l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
past convictions are always there and they are just waiting for the second tie around bieng commited well that cld make it worsr wld have to know more
2007-11-20 04:23:24 · answer #5 · answered by Psychologist In The House 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can be taken into account prior to sentencing, but a clever solicitor or barrister will work them into the proceedings.
2007-11-20 07:53:17 · answer #6 · answered by flint 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
im not sure but i dont think they are relvant to you present case.
2007-11-20 04:22:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
YES,i THINK??
2007-11-20 04:21:46 · answer #8 · answered by Williew 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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2007-11-20 04:21:19 · answer #9 · answered by . 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋