Witness for the Prosecution
While a criminal conviction may serve as evidence in a civil trial, an acquittal does not aid the defendant in civil proceedings.
To Arrest a Prosecution Witness
Mr Gordon Chan was defending a minor traffic case. As a surprising turn of events, an arrest warrant was issued against the witness for the prosecution.
Common Assault and the Incredible Witness
Amidst an allegation of assault from his former solicitor, the defendant was found not guilty after trial. This case highlighted the importance of reliability and credibility of witnesses in a “one-on-one” situation.