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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 1. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Madam and Gentlemen Assessors, it is my duty to sum up to you.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 In doing so, I will direct you on matters of law, which you must accept and act upon.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 On matters of fact however, what evidence to accept and what evidence to reject, these are matters entirely for you to decide for yourselves. So if I express my opinion 
on the facts of the case, or if I appear to do so, then it is entirely a matter for you whether you accept what I say or form your own opinions.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 You are the judges of fact.
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\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 2. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 State Counsel, Accused No. 1, Mr. Vosarogo for Accused No.2, Accuseds No.3 and 
4 have made submissions to you, about how you should find the facts of this case. That is in accordance with their duties as State counsel, and as accuseds, in this case.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Their submissions were designed to assist you, as the judges of fact.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 However, you are not bound by what they said.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
It is you who are the representatives of the community at this trial, and it is you who must decide what happened in this case, and which version of the evidence is reliable.
\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard\plain \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 3. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 You will not be asked to give reasons for your opinions, but merely your opinions themselves and need not be unanimous.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Your opinions are not binding on me, but I will give them the greatest weight, when I deliver my judgment.
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\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 THE BURDEN AND STANDARD OF PROOF
\par }\pard \s15\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 4. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
As a matter of law, the onus or burden of proof rest on the prosecution throughout the trial, and it never shifts to the accused.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 There is no obligation on the accused to prove his innocence.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Under our system of criminal justice, an accused person is presumed to be innocent until he is proved guilty.
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\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 5. }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 The standard of proof in a criminal trial, is one of proof beyond reasonable doubt.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 This means that you must be satisfied, so that you are sure of the accused\rquote s guilt, before you can express an opinion that he is guilty.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 If you have any reasonable doubt about his guilt, then you must express an opinion, that he is not guilty.
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 6. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Your decision must be based exclusively upon the evidence which you have heard in this Court, and upon nothing else.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 You must disregard anything you might have heard about this case outside of this courtroom.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 You must decide the facts without prejudice or sympathy, to either the accuseds or the victims.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Your duty is to find the facts based on the evidence, and to apply the law to those facts, without fear, favour or ill will.

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\par {\listtext\pard\plain\s16 \b\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 \hich\af0\dbch\af0\loch\f0 C.\tab}}\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\ls1\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 THE INFORMATION
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 7.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
The four accuseds were charged with seven counts. Two were for }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 robbery with violence}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , contrary to section 293(1)(b) of the Penal Code, chapter 17 [Counts Nos.1 and 3]. One was for }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 unlawful use of a motor vehicle}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , contrary to section 292 of the Penal Code. One was for }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 damaging property}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
, contrary to section 324(1) of the Penal code. One was for }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 criminal intimidation}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , contrary to section 330(a) of the Penal Code. One was for }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 act with intent to cause grievous harm}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
, contrary to section 224(a) of the Penal Code. The last count was }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 larceny}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , contrary to section 259(1) and 262(2) of the Penal Code.
\par 
\par 8.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 On count No. 1, it was alleged that, on 5th July 2008, between 1am and 2am, at}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Nasinu in the Central Division, the four accuseds broke into Ishwar Narayan\rquote s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 house, and violently robbed him of $5,429 worth of properties, the details of}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 which were itemized in the charge. On count No.2, it was alleged that, after}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 robbing Ishwar Narayan, the four accuseds unlawfully used his motor vehicle,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 registration number }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
, when they fled in the same. On count No.3, it was}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 alleged that, the four accuseds then drove}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  to Suva Town House Motel,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
at about 3am on 5th July 2008, and violently robbed its receptionist Vitinia}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
Tuisavura of her gold chain, worth $150, and $600. On count No.4, it was alleged}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
that, the four accuseds, after fleeing from Suva Town House in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 deliberately rammed a pursuing police car, registration number GN 356, and later}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 smashed its windscreen, causing $2,500 damage. On count No.5, it was alleged}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 that, after damaging GN 356, the four accuseds, criminally intimidated Detective}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Constable 3679 Sachin Chand, who was the front seat passenger of GN 356. On}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 count No.6, it was alleged that, the four accuseds then attacked and injured GN}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 356\rquote s driver, Acting Corporal 2521 Mitieli Divarua, with an iron rod and a piece of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 timber. On count No.7, it was alleged that, the four accuseds then fled in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 1}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  to Nasinu Secondary School, abandoned the same, and stole its car stereo}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 CD changer, worth at total of $2,000.
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par D.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 THE MAIN ISSUES
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 9.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 The following questions therefore arises:}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Did the four accuseds, on 5th July 2008, between 1am and 2am, violently}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 rob Ishwar Narayan of $5,429 worth of properties?
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Did the four accuseds, on 5th July 2008, unlawfully used Ishwar Narayan\rquote s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 vehicle }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , when they fled from his house?
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (iii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Did the four accuseds, on 5th July 2008, at about 3am, violently rob Vitinia}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Tuisavura of her gold chain worth $150, and $600, in her custody?
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (iv)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Did the four accuseds, on 5th July 2008, after 3am, unlawfully damaged}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 police vehicle registration number GN 356, when they rammed }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 " }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 into it, and later smashed its windscreen?

\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (v)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Did the four accuseds thereafter criminally intimidated GN 356\rquote s front}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 seat passenger, Detective Constable 3679 Sachin Chand?
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (vi)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Did the four accuseds, then attacked and injured GN 356\rquote s driver, Acting}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Corporal 2521 Mitieli Divarua, by striking him in the face with a piece of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 timber and an iron rod?
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (vii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Did the four accuseds, on 5th July 2008, steal }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
MEDIA 1\rquote s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  Kenwood car}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 stereo and CD changer, worth $2,000, the property of Ishwar Narayan?
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 E.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 THE OFFENCES AND THEIR ELEMENTS 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 10.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 For the accuseds to be found guilty of }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 robbery with violence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , the prosecution}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
must prove beyond reasonable doubt, the following elements:
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 the accuseds;
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 stole the complainant\rquote s properties, and
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (iii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 used violence on him or her, to effect the above theft.
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\par Stealing is the act of taking someone\rquote s property without his permission, and with an}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
intention to permanently deprive him of that property.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Violence means any type of}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 violence, and include threats of violence. Violence could mean forcefully}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 threatening someone with a pinch bar, on the one hand, to striking someone with a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 cane knife, pinch bar or other weapon, on the other hand.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 The motive behind the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
violence, or threat of violence, is to effect the theft of the complainant\rquote s property.
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 11.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 For the accuseds to be found guilty of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 unlawful use of a motor vehicle,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt, the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 following elements:
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 (i) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 the accuseds

\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 (ii) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 drove away

\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 (iii) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
in the complainant\rquote s motor vehicle
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\par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 (iv) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
without his permission
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par 12.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 For the accuseds to be found guilty of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 damaging property}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , the prosecution must}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 prove beyond reasonable doubt, the following elements:
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 the accuseds}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 willfully and unlawfully}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (iii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  damages
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (iv)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 any property}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par To be }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 willful}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , is to do something deliberately, well knowing it was wrong.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Unlawful}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
 means that there was no legal justification to damage the said property.
\par 
\par 13.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 For the accuseds to be found guilty of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 criminal intimidation}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , the prosecution must}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 prove beyond reasonable doubt, the following elements:
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
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\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 the accuseds
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 without lawful excuse
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (iii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 threatens another person
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (iv)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 with any injury
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (v)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 with intent to cause alarm to that person
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par 14.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 For the accuseds to be found guilty of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 act with intent to cause grievous}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 harm}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt, the following}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }
{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 elements:
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 the accuseds
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 with intent
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (iii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 to do some grievous harm
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (iv)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 to any person
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (v)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 unlawfully wounds
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\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (vi)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 any person
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (vii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 by any means whatsoever.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 15}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Larceny}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  is basically }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 stealing}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 . For the accused to be found guilty of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 larceny}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
, the prosecution must prove beyond reasonable doubt, the following}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 elements:
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 (i) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 the accuseds

\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 (ii) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
takes away the complainant\rquote s property
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\par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 (iii) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
without his permission, and
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \s16\ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 (iv) }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
with an intention to permanently deprive him of that property.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard\plain \s16\ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 16.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 You will have noticed in the information, that the prosecution, in their}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 particulars of offence, on all counts, uses the phrase, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 \'85EPARAMA NAGALU,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
JONACANI NACANI, PENIJAMINI TUINAVITI AND SAMUELA VUNISEI\'85}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 .}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 The}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 prosecution is alleging that the accuseds}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 committed the above offences, as a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 group.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
As a matter of law, I must direct you that when two or more people form a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
common intention to commit a crime, and in committing the crime, each of them}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
performed different roles, they are all deemed, in law, to have committed the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 crime, that is, the offence.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 It matters not, whether or not one committed a minor}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 role or major role, they are each deemed to have committed the offence. This is}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 because each of them helped and encouraged each other to commit the offences.
\par 
\par 17.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Furthermore, in this case, there are four accuseds on trial.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Each of the accused is}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
entitled to be tried solely on the evidence that is admissible against him.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 This}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 means that you must consider the position of each accuseds separately, and come}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 to a separate considered decision on each of them.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Just because they are jointly}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 charged does n
ot mean that they must all be guilty or not guilty.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Most evidence in}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
 }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 this case are admissible against all accuseds. However, regarding their police}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 caution interview statements, which contained their alleged confessions, the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 statements therein are only admissible against the maker of the statement, and on}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 no other. In other words, in each accused person\rquote s police caution interview}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 statement, you must totally disregard what the accused said about his co-}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 accuseds on the commission of the offences. You can only take into account}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 what he said about himself, regarding his role in the commission of the crime.
\par }\pard\plain \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 \f36\fs22\lang1033\langfe1033\cgrid\langnp1033\langfenp1033 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 F.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 THE PROSECUTION\rquote S CASE 
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 18.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 The prosecution\rquote 
s case was simple. They said, all four accuseds planned to rob}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Ishwar Narayan on 5th July 2008. Between 1am 
and 2am, they armed themselves}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 with pinch bars, iron rods and stones, and broke into Mr. Narayan\rquote s residence at}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Laucal Beach Estate. They formed two groups \endash  one to raid the house, and one to}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 guard outside. Mr. Narayan and his wife were confronted, and threatened with}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 injuries, if they resisted. The group stole $5,429 worth of properties, and fled in}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Mr. Narayan\rquote s vehicle, registration number }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , without his permission.
\par 
\par 19.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 According to the prosecution, they drove to Vatuwaqa. They then drove in }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
 to Suva Town House Motel, shortly before 3am. At the time, Ms. Vitinia}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
Tuisavura, was on duty as a receptionist, at the Motel. She had in her custody $600,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
which belonged to the Motel. The prosecution said, the four accuseds parked}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  in front of the Motel, and ran into the reception area. They broke open a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 drawer and stole $600 therefrom. They then pinched Ms. Tuisavura\rquote s gold chain,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 worth $150, and fled the scene, in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 .
\par 
\par 20.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 According to the prosecution, Acting Corporal 1521 Mitieli Divarua and Detective}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Constable 3679 Sachin Chand, were detailed to pursue the accuseds in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
"}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 They were given police vehicle registration number GN 356, to pursue the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 accuseds. Mitieli was driving, while Sachin was the front seat passenger. The two}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 met }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
 on Princes Road, Tamavua, opposite the new US Embassy,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
sometime after 3am. They gave chase. They met each other at Kaba Street,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Tamavua.
\par 
\par 21.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 According to the police, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  ran straight at GN 356 and collided headon}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 with it. GN 356\rquote s engines stopped and its doors automatically locked. Some of the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 accuseds got out of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
 armed with iron rods, and pieces of timber, and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 moved towards GN 356 in a threatening manner. They smashed the car\rquote s}
{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 windscreen with the iron rods. Constable Sachin jumped through the window, and}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 fled to a nearby house for safety. One of the men smacked driver Mitieli in the face}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 with a piece of timber. He was injured. The men later got into }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , and fled}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 the scene. Mitieli and Sachin managed to identify some of the men.
\par 
\par 22.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 According to the prosecution, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
 was found abandoned at Nasinu Secondary School, in the morning, with its Kenwood car stereo and CD changer stolen. The matter was reported to 
police. An investigation was carried out. Police identification parades were organized. All the accuseds were caution interviewed. Accused No.2, 3 and 4 made confessions to the police. A stolen mobile phone was found in accused No.2\rquote 
s residence. Acting Cor
poral Mitieli identified accused No.1, 2, and 3 at subsequent police identification parades. Constable Sachin only identified accused No.1 at a police identification parade. According to the prosecution, the evidence they have, proved beyond reasonable do
ubt that all accuseds were guilty as charged.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 G.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 THE ACCUSEDS\rquote  CASE}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid11934464\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 23.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
When accused No.1 was put to his defence, he choose to remain silent. That was}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
his right. There was no obligation on him to prove his innocence. The burden is on}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 the prosecution 
to prove his guilt beyond reasonable doubt throughout the trial.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
You must therefore, as assessors and judges of fact, impute nothing negative about}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 accused No.1 choosing to remain silent.}{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par 24.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 However, you can nevertheless determine accused No.1\rquote s defence from his}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 closing submission. He is correct in saying that the only evidence linking him to the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 seven counts, were the identification evidence of Acting Corporal 2521 Mitieli}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Divarua, and Detective Constable Sachin Chand. He said, these identification}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 evidence were weak, and therefore, you should disregard them, and finding him}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 not guilty as charged, on all counts. The truth or otherwise of accused No.1\rquote s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 contention, will be determined when we analyse the evidence, later.
\par 
\par 25.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 As for accused No.2, three type
s of evidence were tendered to link him to the 7 counts. First, he allegedly confessed to the police when caution interviewed on 8th July 2008. Second, Acting Corporal 2521 Mitieli Divarua identified him as one of the men, who got out of }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  on 5th July 2008, and attacked him with an iron rod. Third, a mobile phone, stolen from Ishwar Narayan\rquote 
s house on 5th July 2008, was recovered from his residence at Jittu Estate, on 9th July 2008, during a police raid. When giving evidence, in his defence, accused
 No.2 said, his confession to the police were not voluntarily given, because he was repeatedly assaulted and threatened by police. He produced medical and x-ray reports to prove the above. They also disputed the correctness of Acting Corporal Mitieli
\rquote s identification evidence. They said, it was of a weak quality, and therefore should be disregarded. As to the mobile phone found in his home, they said, the phone was not produced in court, and therefore the prosecution\rquote 
s evidence on the same, was weak. In summary, accused No.2 said, the confession and identification evidence should be disregarded. No mobile phone was provided in court. As a result, he should be found not guilty as charged, on all counts.
\par 
\par 26.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Accuseds No.3 and 4, in their defence said, they kn
ew nothing of this case. They said, they were assaulted and threatened while in police custody, and as a result, they were frightened and confessed. They said, their confessions were not given voluntarily. Both produced medical reports to confirm the abov
e. They said, their confessions should be disregarded, and they be found not guilty as charged on all counts. In addition, accused No.3 said, Acting Corporal Mitieli\rquote 
s identification evidence against him was weak, and therefore it should be disregarded. 
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 H.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 ANALYSIS OF THE EVIDENCE
\par 
\par Uncontested and/or Undisputed facts:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12268238\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 27.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
In this case, after carefully listening to the evidence of all the prosecution and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
defence witnesses, it would appear that the following material facts, were not}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 contested nor disputed by the parties:}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 That between 1am and 2am on 5th July 2008, approximately four men broke}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 into Ishwar Narayan\rquote s residence at Laucal Beach}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Estate, and violently robbed}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
him of $5,429 worth of properties, the details of which were contained in}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 count No.1;}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 After robbing Ishwar Narayan, the four men fled in his motor vehicle,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 registration number }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , without his permission;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (iii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 The four men then proceeded to Suva Town House Motel, approximately}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 before 3am, in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , and violently robbed its receptionist, Ms. Vitinia}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Tuisavura, of her gold chain worth $150, and $600, in her custody;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (iv)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 The four men then fled from Suva Town House Motel in \lquote MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  towards}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
Princes Road, Tamavua, where they were spotted and pursued by a police}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 motor vehicle, 
registration number GN 356. GN 356 was driven by Acting}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
Corporal Mitieli Divarua. Detective Constable Sachin Chand was sitting in}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 the front passenger seat;}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (v)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 At Kaba Street, Tamavua, }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  rammed and collided headon with GN}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 356, causing its engine to stop and its doors to automatically lock. Four men}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 jumped out of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , armed with iron rods and pieces of timber. They}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 came}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
towards the police car in a threatening manner. They smashed the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 windscreen with the iron rods and pieces of timber. Constabl
e Sachin Chand}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 was intimidated by the men. He jumped through the police car window, and}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 fled to a nearby house for safety;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (vi)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 One of the men took a piece of timber and smacked Acting Corporal Mitieli}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Divarua on the face, while he was still seating on the driver\rquote s seat. He was}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 wounded on the face. Then another three of them rushed towards Mitieli}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 and attacked him with iron rods and pieces of timber. He was further}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 wounded as a result;}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (vii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 After a while, the men got back in }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , and fled from the scene}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 towards Nasinu Secondary School. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  was abandoned there by the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 men, and its Kenwood car stereo and CD changer, worth $2,000, were}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 stolen.
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par 28.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Given that the above material facts were not contested, nor disputed by the parties,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 I must warn you as a matter of law that, you, as assessors and judges of fact, can}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 take it that the above material facts had been proven by the prosecution beyond a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 reasonable doubt. This enables us to concentrate on the issues that are really}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 disputed in this case. The issue that is disputed in this case is: whether or not, the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 four men mentioned in paragraph 27 above, are the four accuseds, in this case?}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 From the prosecution\rquote s view point, they say, the four men mentioned in paragraph}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 27 above, are the four accuseds in this case. The defence say, the prosecution were}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 mistaken, and they were not involved in this case.
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Alleged Confessions by Accuseds No. 2, 3 and 4:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12268238\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 29.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Since the burden of proving the four accuseds
\rquote  guilt beyond reasonable doubt lies}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
on the prosecution throughout the trial, it would be prudent for us to examine the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 prosecution\rquote 
s evidence against the four accuseds. Against accuseds No.2, 3 and 4,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 the prosecution first relied on the confessions 
it obtained from them. As a matter of}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 law, I must warn you as assessors and judges of fact that, a confession obtained}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 from an accused person is strong evidence against him, provided he gave it}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 voluntarily, that is, out of his own free will. Evidence that the accused has been}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 assaulted, threatened or unfairly induced into giving those statements by the police,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 will negate free will, and the possible rejection of the confession by the trier of fact,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 in this}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 case, yourselves as assessors and judges of fact.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Accused No.2:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12268238\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 30.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
Accused No.2 was caution interviewed by PC 2888 Ifereimi, from 8th July 2008, at}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
5.59pm to 9th July 2008 at 4.20pm. He was asked a total of 120 questions. On 8th}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
July 2008, he was asked 34 questions from 5.59pm to 7.56pm, when the interview}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
was suspended for accused No.2 to sleep. He was given a 13 minutes break}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
between 7.35pm and 7.48pm, and was given chicken curry and rice for dinner. The}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
interview re-started on 9th July 2008, at 11am and concluded 1 hour 40 minutes}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 later for lunch and 
rest. 73 questions were asked between 11am and 12.40pm. In}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
answering Questions 42, 43, 44, 45, 49,53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 61, 63, 64, 65, 66,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
69, 74, 75, 77, 78 and 79, accused No.2 confessed to counts No.1, 2 and 3. He}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 was given a 25 minutes break before lunch.

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\par 31.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 At 1.20pm, accused No.2\rquote s interview recommenced. It finished 3 hours later at}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 4.20pm, with a 40 minutes break between 2.45pm and 3.25pm, for accused No.2}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 to attend a police identification parade. 38 questions were asked. In answering}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Questions 92, 98, 99, 100, 101, 106, 107, 110, 112, 113, 114 and 117, accused}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 No. 2 confessed to counts No. 4, 5, 6 and 7. Accused No.2\rquote s caution interview}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 notes were tendered in evidence, as Prosecution Exhibit No.3. In answering}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Question 118, accused No.2 said he was not forced, threatened or given promises}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 to confess. He said, he confessed in his own free will.
\par 
\par 32.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 PC 2888 Ifereimi, in his evidence said, he did not assault, threaten or made}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 promises to accused No.2, nor saw any police officer assault, threaten or made}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 promises to accused No.2 before, during and after the interview.
\par 
\par 33.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 However, in his evidence, accused No.2 said, he was assaulted and threatened by}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 police officers, before and during his caution interview. He said police officer}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Namata assaulted his head. Constable Viliame punched his left jaw. He said,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Constable Namata then hit him with a stick. He said, other police officers swore at}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 him. During the interview, he said, Namata came in and slap his head to tell the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 truth. He said, he suffered injuries, and produced a medical and x-ray reports to}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 prove his injuries. Note he was x-rayed on 1st April 2010 \endash  approximately 2 years}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 after the incident. When the above allegations were put to Constable Namata and}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Constable Viliame, they both denied his allegations. The prosecution\rquote s version and}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 accused No.2\rquote s version of events were completely at odds with each other.
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Accused No.3:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12268238\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 34.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
As for accused No.3, he was caution interviewed by DC 2991 Clint, on 14th July}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 2008, beginn
ing at 3.15pm and ending at 8.30pm. 94 questions were asked. He}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
was given 3 timely breaks at 4.50pm, 6.30pm and 7.25pm. In answering Questions}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
13, 14, 15, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41,42,43,44,45,47,48, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 58, 59, 61, 63, 64, 65, 68, 69,
 70, 71, 72, 75, 77, 78, 79, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 87,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
88 and 90, accused No.3 confessed to all the seven counts. In fact, he admitted he}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
was part of the group that committed the crimes mentioned in the seven counts. On}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 14th July 2008, at 8.30pm, the intervi
ew was suspended for dinner and rest. On 15th}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 July 2008, the interview recommenced at 3.20pm and concluded at 4pm. 10}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 questions were asked. The caution interview was read back to accused No.3 at}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 3.49pm and concluded 2 minutes later. In answering Question 101, accused No.3}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 said, he gave his statements out of his own free will. In answering Question 102, he}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 said he was not forced, threatened or made promises to confess. He said, the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 caution interview statement was a true record of his statements. Accused No.3\rquote s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 caution interview statement was tendered as Prosecution Exhibit No.4.
\par 
\par 35.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 In his evidence, DC 2991 Clint said, he did not assault, threatened or made}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 promises to accused No.3, nor saw any police officer, assault, threaten or made}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 promises to accused No.3 before, during and after the caution interview. He said,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 he can\rquote t recall seeing any injuries on accused No.3.
\par 
\par 36.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 However, in his evidence, accused No.3 denied the above. He said, he was beaten}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 and punched by the police during arrest from his village in Wainibuka, and while}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 on transit in a police vehicle to Nabua Police Station on 13th July 2008. He said, he}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 was also assaulted and threatened by police at Nabua Police Station. However, he}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 didn\rquote t name the police officers concerned. He said, during his interview, some}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 police officers came into the room and punched him. He said, he was injured as a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 result. He produced his medical report, dated 17th July 2008, as evidence of his}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 injuries. Like accused No.2, the prosecution\rquote s version of events and accused No.3\rquote s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 version of events were completely at odds.
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Accused No.4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 :}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12268238\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 37.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
As for accused No.4, he was caution interviewed by DC 2660 Apisai Dredreyara,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
on 15th July 2008, beginning at 8.32pm and ending at 10.23pm. 60 questions were}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
asked. In answering Questions 22, 30, 37, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49, 50,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58 and 60 accused No.4 confessed to counts No.1, 2 and 3. On}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
16th July 2008, the interview started at 9.42am and concluded at 10.33am \endash  about 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
hour 11 minutes later. 30 Questions were asked. In answering Questions 62, 65,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 77, 78, 79 and 82, accused No. 4 confessed to}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
counts No. 4, 5, 6 and 7. In answering Question 87, the accused said, his caution}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
interview statements were true. He also said, his statements were given out of his}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
own free will (Question 88) and that he was not forced, threatened or made}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
promises to confess (Question 89). He admitted, he didn\rquote t make any complaint,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 while in police cu
stody (Question 90). The interview notes were tendered as}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Prosecution Exhibit No.5.
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\par 38.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 In his evidence, DC 2660 Apisai said, accused No.4 was normal during his}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 interview, and he saw no injuries on him. He said, the accused made no complains}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 of police assaults or threats before, during or after the interview. DC 2660 Apisai}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 said, he didn\rquote t assault, threaten or made promises nor saw any police officer assault,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 threaten or made promises to accused No. 4 before, during and after the interview.
\par 
\par 39.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 However, when accused No. 4 gave evidence, he denied the above. He said, prior}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 to his interview, he was punched by police officers, at Nabua Police Station. He}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 said, during the interview, DC 4322 Namata beat his legs and then beat his hands.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 He said, his hands were swollen. He said, he was very frightened, and as a result,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 he confessed. He produced his medical report, dated 17th July 2008, as evidence of}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 his injuries. However, when DC 4322 Namata was cross-examined, he denied}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 beating accused No.4. He said, he was not involved in the arrest of accused No.4.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Like accuseds No.2 and 3, accused No.4\rquote s version of events were completely at}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 odds with the prosecution version of events.
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Alleged Identification Evidence and Circumstantial Evidence:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12268238\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 40.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 T
he second type of evidence the prosecution was relying on to connect accuseds}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
No.1, 2 and 3 to the seven counts, was a combination of what is termed}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 identification evidence}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 circumstantial evidence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 . }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Identification evidence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  is}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 the evidence of witne
sses identifying suspects at the crime scene, at the material}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 time. }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
"}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Circumstantial evidence}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
, is drawing inferences of facts, from proven facts.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 For example, A breaks into B\rquote 
s house, and steals therefrom. B owns a pajero which}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 was parked in his garage. A, when fleeing from B\rquote 
s house, stole his pajero, as a}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 getaway. C saw A driving B\rquote s pajero an hour after the home invasion. No-one saw A}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 break into B\rquote s house. Given that A was seen driving B\rquote s pajero an hour after the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 house break-in [a proven fact], it could safely be inferred that he broke into B\rquote s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 house, at the material time. Such inference of fact is often termed }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "
}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 circumstantial}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 evidence}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 .
\par 
\par 41.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 In this case, while Acting Corporal Mitieli was being attacked by 4 men coming out of }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
, on 5th July 2008, after 3am, he identified one of them as accused No.3, who he said, he saw smacked the police car windscreen with a piece of timber, and later smacked his face with the same. He also said that, three other men came to him, and started b
e
ating him up with pieces of wood, pinch bar and iron rod. They were not wearing masks. He saw the one with the iron rod, and he turned his face away. He said, he saw his face clearly, and identified him as accused No.2. Mitieli said, he also saw the drive
r\rquote s face. He reversed }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
, drove the same next to Corporal Mitieli, who clearly saw his face. He identified him as accused No.1. Police Constable Sachin Prasad said, he also identified accused No.1 as the driver of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , when he fled to a nearby 
house, 5 to 7 footsteps away. He said, a 4 feet tube light from the house clearly showed accused No.1\rquote s face. He was not wearing a mask.
\par 
\par 42.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 The prosecution therefore, was relying on Acting Corporal Mitieli\rquote s identification evidence against accused No.1, 
2, and 3, and Constable Sachin\rquote 
s identification evidence against accused No.1, to connect them to the seven counts. It was therefore essential for me, to warn you as assessors and judges of fact that, whenever the case against the above accuseds depends wh
olly or substantially on the correctness of Acting Corporal Mitieli\rquote s and Constable Sachin\rquote 
s identification evidence, which the defence alleged to be mistaken, I must warn you of the special need for caution before convicting the three accuseds in relying on the correctness of Mitieli\rquote s and Sachin\rquote 
s identification, because an honest and convincing witness could also be mistaken. Secondly, you must closely examine the circumstances in which the identification was made. How long did Mitieli and Sachin have th
e three accuseds under observation? At what distance? In what light? Was the observation impeded in any way? Has the witness seen the three accuseds before? Is there any special reason for remembering the three accuseds\rquote 
 face? How long elapsed between the original observation and the subsequent identification in a police identification parade? Thirdly, are there any specific weaknesses in the witness\rquote s identification evidence?
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Accused No.3:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12268238\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 43.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
Mitieli said, when Constable Sachin fled from the police vehicle, he saw a Fijian boy come out of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
 with a piece of timber. He saw the boy smack the car windscreen, and then smack his face with the timber while he was still seating in the driver\rquote s seat. He said, the man was not wearing mask, and he clearly s
aw his face. He said, he observed this boy for 3 to 4 minutes. He identified him in court as accused No.3. It was about 2am in the morning. He said, two lights from nearby houses, and the headlight of }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  clearly exposed accused No.3\rquote s face to him. H
e said accused No.3 came near him, about an arms length, and then retreated to about 5 or 6 footsteps away. He said, his observation was not impeded in any way. He said, he had seen the accused before, when he was working in police cells for 2 years. He s
a
id, a special reason for remembering his face was that, he wacked him on the face, and was challenging him to a fight. When cross-examined by accused No.3, Mitieli said he attended a properly held police identification parade, at Nabua Police Station, on 
18th July 2008 \endash 
 13 days after the incident. Mitieli said, as soon as he started to identify accused No.3, he immediately apologized to him and asked for forgiveness. He said, he was 100% sure that he has identified the right person, that is, accused No.3. 
Is there any special weakness in Mitieli\rquote s identification evidence? It would appear there was none.
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\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Accused No.2:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12268238\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 44.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 As for accused No.2, Mitieli said}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 ,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  three men attacked him with pinch bars, iron rods and pieces of wood after accused No.3 smashed his f
ace with a piece of timber. The men were not wearing masks. He said, he saw a guy with an iron rod. When he saw his face, the man looked away. He then tried to grab the iron rod from the man. He identified this man in court, as accused No.2. When cross-ex
a
mined by accused No.2, Mitieli said, it was about 2am in the morning. He said, he observed accused No.2 for about 5 to 6 seconds, and then wrestle the iron rod from him for another 5 to 6 seconds. So, in a sense, Mitieli observed accused No.2 for a total 
of 10 to 12 seconds. When Mitieli wrestled the iron rod from him, his face was an arms length from him. Mitieli said, the lights from nearby houses and }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  headlights, exposed accused\rquote s No.2
\rquote s face clearly to him. Mitieli said, there was no impediment in his observing accused No.2\rquote s face. Mitieli said, accused No.2\rquote 
s face is familiar to him. Mitieli said, a special reason for remembering his face, was that he attacked him with an iron rod.
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\par 45.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Assistant Superintendent of Police Selesitino Babakoro car
ried out a properly held police identification parade, at Nabua Police Station, on 9th July 2008 \endash 
 4 days after the incident. He arranged for 11 men to stand in the parade. Accused No.2 was brought in and stood among the men. Corporal Mitieli was brought i
n. He was requested to identify the suspect. He immediately identified accused No.2 as the person who attacked him with an iron rod, on 5th July 2008. It could therefore be seen that Mitieli identified accused No.2 in a properly held police identification
 parade, 4 days after the incident. Are there any special weaknesses in Mitieli\rquote s identification evidence? There appeared to be none.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Accused No.1:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12268238\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 46.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
As for accused No.1, Mitieli said, the driver of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  reversed from their damaged police vehicle GN 356. The driver drove }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922  to beside the GN 356\rquote s driver\rquote 
s seat, where he was seating. He stopped there for a while. Mitieli said, he clearly saw his face, and identified the person in court as accused No
.1. He then drove off towards Princes Road. When cross-examined by accused No.1, Mitieli said, he first saw accused No.1\rquote s face when he rammed }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
 into GN 356. At that time, he observed his face for 2 seconds. When he reversed, came next to his car, stopped for a while, and then drove off, Mitieli said he observed his face for 60 seconds (1 minute). Mitieli said, accused No.1 was 2 to 6 footsteps a
way during his observation. Mitieli said, the area was well lighted from nearby house\rquote s lights and from }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
 headlights. He said, there was no impediment while he was observing accused No.1. He said, he had never seen the accused before. He said, because of what happened to him that night, that was a special reason for remembering accused No.1\rquote 
s face. Mitieli said, he identified accused No.1 in a properly held police identification parade, at Nabua Police Station, on 9th July 2008 \endash  4 days after the incident. Are there any special weaknesses in Mitieli\rquote 
s identification evidence against accused No.1? There appeared to be none.
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\par 47.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Constable Sachin said, he saw 4 armed men coming out of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 . They struck GN 356\rquote 
s windscreen with iron rods. He said, he panicked, jumped out the car window, and fled to a nearby house, for safety. He said, he saw the face of the driver of }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
. He said, he observed his face for 30 to 40 seconds, and accused No.1 was 5 to 7 footsteps away. He said, there were enough lights from nearby houses and a 4 feet tube light from the house he was at, clearly exposed accused No.1\rquote 
s face. It seemed that this was the first time Constable Sachin had seen accused No.1. He said, his observation was not impeded in any way. A possible special reason for remembering accused No.1\rquote 
s face was the attack on him that night. In a properly held police identification parade on 9th July 2008 (4 days after the incident), Constable Sachin clearly identified accused No.1 from a line up of 13 men of l
ike characters. Are there any special weaknesses in Constable Sachin\rquote s identification evidence? There appeared to be none.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Alleged Stolen Property found in Accused No.2\rquote s residence:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12268238\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 48.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
The third type of evidence the prosecution relied on to connect accused No.2 to}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
count No.1, was the whereabouts of Nitesh Narayan\rquote s LG sliding mobile phone}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (gold}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 plated). Nitesh gave evidence that this phone was his, and it was stolen from}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 his home at Kishore Bindi Drive on 5th July 2008. He resided with Ishwar Narayan.}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 He said, he was called to Nabua Police Station, on 9th July 2008, to identify the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 phone. He did, and he told the police, the phone was his. Detective Sergeant Joape}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Ravunibola said, he recovered the above phone from accused No.2\rquote s residence, at}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Jittu Estate, in a police search, on 9th July 2008. The phone was not produced in}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 court}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 as an exhibit.
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Considering all the evidence together, that is, the alleged confessions,}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 identification and the stolen mobile phone found in Accused No.2\rquote s home:}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid12268238\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 49.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 You have heard
 the differing contentions of the prosecution and the accuseds on}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
the confessional and identification evidence, including the stolen mobile phone}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 found at accused no.2\rquote 
s home. Remember, it is for the prosecution to prove the}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 accuseds\rquote  guilt beyond reasonab
le doubt, and that burden stays with them}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 throughout the trial. They have provided evidence to show that accuseds No.2, 3}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 and 4 confessed to the seven counts, in the information. They provided evidence to}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 show that they confessed to the seven counts voluntarily, that is, out of their own}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 free will. Of course, the prosecution\rquote s version were disputed by the accused No.2,}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 3 and 4, and they each gave sworn evidence, to say why. They said, they were}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 assaulted and threatened, and that\rquote s why they confessed.
\par 
\par 50.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 As to the evidence of identification, the prosecution argued that you can rely on}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Acting Corporal Mitieli\rquote s identifying accused 1, 2, and 3 at the crime scene at Kaba}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Street, Tamavua when the three were attacking him as a group. Mitieli identified}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 accused No.2 and 3 attacking him with iron rods and pieces of timber, while}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 accused No.1 drove }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 .}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Constable Sachin also identified accused No.1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 driving }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 MEDIA 1}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922 "}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 , at the time. The prosecution argued the quality of their}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 identification evidence were of a high quality, as the two policemen subsequently}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 identified accused No.1, 2 and 3 later in a properly held police identification}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 parade. The prosecution asked you, as assessors and judges of fact, to accept their}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 version. Of course, the three accuseds argued otherwise. They said, Mitieli and}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Sachin\rquote s identification evidence were of a low quality, and thus should be rejected.
\par 
\par 51.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 As to the mobile phone found at accused No.2\rquote s residence, Nitesh Narayan said, it}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 was stolen from his home, on 5th July 2008. The police recovered the same during a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 police raid on 9th July 2008 \endash  4 days later after the break-in at Nitesh Narayan\rquote s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 residence. The accused denied he stole the same.
\par 
\par 52.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 You have heard all the prosecution and defences\rquote  witnesses. You have seen them}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 give evidence in court, and how they responded to cross-examination and re-}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 examination. You have observed how they answered questions \endash  were they}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 forthright, evasive or argumentative? How did they behave in court generally? What}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 was their demeanour like? Given the above, my directions on the law, your life}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 experiences and common sense, you should be able to decide which part of a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 witness\rquote s evidence was reliable and therefore to be accepted, and which part was}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 unreliable and thus to be rejected. 
\par 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 I.}{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 SUMMARY
\par 
\par }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 53.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 In summary, if you accept the prosecution
\rquote s version of events on the confessions,}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 the identification evidence and the stolen mobile phone found at accused No.2
\rquote s}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 home, and you are satisfied beyond reasonable doubt and you are sure of all the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 accuseds\rquote  guilt, you must find them guilty as charged on all counts. If you have a}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 reasonable doubt on the prosecution\rquote s version of events on the confessions, the}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 identification evidence and the stolen mobile phone found in accused No.2\rquote s}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 home, and you are not satisfied beyond reasonable doubt and you are not sure of}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 the accuseds\rquote  guilt, you must find all accused\rquote s not guilty as charged on all counts.
\par 
\par 54.}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Your possible opinions are:
\par 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (i)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Accused No. 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 1
\par Accused No. 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 2
\par Accused No. 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 3
\par Accused No. 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 4
\par Accused No. 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 5
\par Accused No. 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 6
\par Accused No. 1}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 7
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (ii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Accused No. 2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 1
\par Accused No. 2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 2
\par Accused No. 2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 3
\par Accused No. 2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 4
\par Accused No. 2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 5
\par Accused No. 2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 6
\par Accused No. 2}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 7
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (iii)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Accused No. 3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 1
\par Accused No. 3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 2
\par Accused No. 3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 3
\par Accused No. 3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 4
\par Accused No. 3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 5
\par Accused No. 3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 6
\par Accused No. 3}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 7
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li720\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin720\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 (iv)}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Accused No. 4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 1
\par Accused No. 4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 2
\par Accused No. 4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 3
\par Accused No. 4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 4
\par Accused No. 4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 5
\par Accused No. 4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 6
\par Accused No. 4}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 -}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{
\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Guilty or Not Guilty on Count No. 7
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par You may retire to deliberate. The clerks will advise me when you have reached}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922  }{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
your decisions, and we will reconvene, to receive them.
\par 
\par }\pard \qc \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 Salesi Temo
\par Acting Judge}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }\pard \ql \li0\ri0\nowidctlpar\aspalpha\aspnum\faauto\adjustright\rin0\lin0\itap0\pararsid4407922 {\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 
\par }{\b\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid4407922\charrsid4407922 AT Suva
\par 20th April 2010}{\f0\fs24\lang2057\langfe1033\langnp2057\insrsid1972231\charrsid4407922 
\par }}