macho_mdiliko
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"The starting point of any prosecutor or defence in a criminal case is not precedence (but looking at the facts of the case)."The starting point of any prosecutor or defence in a criminal case is not precedence (but looking at the facts of the case)
Thereafter it’s the duty of prosecution to provide the ‘burden of proof’ on the allegations until proven otherwise (the matter is assumed innocence).
There is no such thing as ‘ingredients’ of crime in criminal law anywhere in the world. The basis of criminal offences are always expressed from the nation penal code (summarised, same offenses could be expressed in different acts).
Intent: Suggests that cases begin with facts, not legal precedent.
''Precedence" is the wrong word — you likely meant "precedent" (legal rulings from previous cases).
It's misleading. While facts are primary, legal precedent is still important for interpreting the law and guiding arguments.