[2010] EWCA Crim 835

A judge had erred in directing the jury that burden of proof lay with an offender to show that it was more probable than not that he had reasonable excuse as lawful defence for breaching a non-molestation order. The burden lay with the Crown.

CA (Crim Div) (Thomas LJ, Roderick Evans J, Coulson J)

09/03/2010