Sentences with phrase «whom testified in the case»

Not exact matches

In Silver's case, the prosecution appears to be relying heavily on the unnamed «Doctor - 1» and «Lobbyist», both of whom appear have cooperated with the government and are expected to testify to bribes or kickbacks orchestrated by Silver.

Six individuals were promoted several of which were involved in Ballard's re-election campaign and one of whom testified as to his role in the collection of absentee ballots with Frank Sparaco in a case in the Supreme Court.

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public interest.

Mr. Justice Branca, speaking for himself, but without any dissent from the other two members of the Court, said in reference to Smith: Cusack, J., in his judgment for the Court stated that the general rule of practice in criminal cases in England is that the accused person gives evidence before the witnesses whom he proposes to call to testify.