David has a low IQ and a personality trait that means he is both fearful of authority figures and is likely to be agreeable to suggestive questioning. Consequently, he does not want to give evidence at trial. Consider the evidential issues that arise on these facts.
Law of Evidence-Evidential issues Question: David is on trial for the aggravated robbery of Vince at knifepoint as he walked home from school. David pleads not guilty. Vince attends Magnolia School and walked home alone through nearby woods. On December 4, 2021 Vince says a boy, dressed in a dark green ‘Jailbird’ branded hoodie, which […]