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EVALUATION OF GOOD

CHARACTER EVIDENCE

1. Evidence based

2. Must consider both limbs

3. Must weigh both limbs

4. It does NOT mean that the defendant is believable

It does NOT mean that the defendant did not commit the

offence

Varidan Lakraj v Kelton Neptune PC #17320 Mag. App.

P063 of 2016