What is the credibility of H and his out of court explanation?
British Columbia, Canada
The following excerpt is from R. v. D.J.H. (Y.O.A.), 2004 BCPC 517 (CanLII):
In assessing the credibility of H and his out of court explanation, I must apply the test set out in R v. W.D. (1991) 1991 CanLII 93 (SCC), 3 C.R. (4th) 302 which sets out a three part test as follows: First, if you believe the evidence of the accused obviously you must acquit. Second, if you do not believe the testimony of the accused but you are left in a reasonable doubt by it you must acquit. Third even if you are not left in doubt by the evidence of the accused, you must ask yourself whether on the basis of the evidence which you do accept, you are convinced beyond a reasonable doubt by that evidence of the guilt of the accused.
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