Judgment
Luisto Eusebio Hernandez v His Majesty the King - Judgment
[2025] CICA (Crim) 13
· Crim App 0017/2023 · 2026-02-26
Adequacy of identification direction; distinction between identification and recognition; whether “Luisto” shout required full res gestae direction; tailoring of directions under Crown Court Compendium; judicial discretion in summing‑up; assessment of whether hearsay element required caution; whether recognition by co‑resident witness reduces mistaken‑identity risk; credibility versus reliability; whether judge improperly encroached on jury function; no material irregularity affecting fairness. Criminal Law; Evidence; Criminal Procedure; Appellate Practice
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| Neutral Citation | [2025] CICA (Crim) 13 |
|---|---|
| Cause Number | Crim App 0017/2023 |
| Court | CICA (Crim) |
| Judge | Beatson JA, Birt JA, Goldring P |
| Parties | Luisto Eusebio Hernandez v His Majesty the King - Judgment |
| Judgment Date | 2026-02-26 |
| Subject | Adequacy of identification direction; distinction between identification and recognition; whether “Luisto” shout required full res gestae direction; tailoring of directions under Crown Court Compendium; judicial discretion in summing‑up; assessment of whether hearsay element required caution; whether recognition by co‑resident witness reduces mistaken‑identity risk; credibility versus reliability; whether judge improperly encroached on jury function; no material irregularity affecting fairness. Criminal Law; Evidence; Criminal Procedure; Appellate Practice |
| Filename (current) | CICACRIM0017202302262026LUISTOHERNANDEZ.pdf |
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