EP#167 | Why You Shouldn't Put Your Character on Trial

Not On Record Podcast

Sponsored by EasyDNS https://easydns.com/NotOnRecord In episode 166 of Not on Record, hosts Joseph, Michael and Diana tackle the complex issue of "good character evidence" in sexual assault cases, particularly its limited value and admissibility in court. They address listener questions about using witnesses to testify to the accused's good character, clarifying that such evidence is narrowly defined as the accused's general reputation for honesty, morality, and humanity within the community. The hosts caution against putting character on trial, as it opens the door for the Crown to introduce "bad character evidence," such as prior criminal records. They also discuss case law that set limitations on the Crown's ability to introduce bad character evidence and explore scenarios involving similar fact evidence and cross-application of evidence in multi-count indictments, highlighting the importance of distinct similarities and modus operandi. Website: http://www.NotOnRecordpodcast.com Sign up to our email list - http://eepurl.com/hw3g99 Social Media Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/NotonRecord Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notonrecordpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notonrecordpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notonrecord Telegram: https://t.me/NotOnRecord Minds: http://www.minds.com/notonrecord Audio Platforms Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4F2ssnX7ktfGH8OzH4QsuX Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-on-record-podcast/id1565405753 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/notonrecord Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-842207 For more information on criminal law issues go to Neuberger & Partners LLP http://www.nrlawyers.com. Produced by Possibly Correct Media www.PossiblyCorrect.com