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Case #: 124 of 2023, 139 of 2023, 164 of 2023
Peter Lewis et. al v COP

Criminal appeal - Application for an extension of time within which to appeal - Possession of dangerous drugs with intent to supply ??\' Appeal against convictions - Evidential burden of proof on owner or occupier of premises - Who is an occupier - Rebuttable presumption - Was the presumption discharged - No case to answer submission in summary proceedings - Whether the respective verdicts are unreasonable in light of the evidence - Whether evidence insufficient to sustain conviction - Whether the Magistrate erred or acted unreasonably Sections 22 (1), 22(3) and 29(6) of the Dangerous Drugs Act Ch. 228

Pending before Privy Council?: no

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Written / Magisterial Criminal / Possession of Dangerous Drug Matter
by Justice(s) Hon. Madam Justice Charles, JA; Hon Sir Michael Barnett, P; and Hon. Mr. Justice Evans, JA
Date Added:
09/11/2023

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