Evidence

The High Court has overturned a drunk driving conviction following a trial where the prosecution failed to lead evidence on the chain of custody of a blood sample. Ms Justice Sara Phelan last week granted an order of certiorari quashing the District Court’s 2024 conviction of the applicant, An

Judges are becoming more frustrated with the quality of evidence barristers provide on behalf of criminals at pre-sentencing hearings, The Irish Times reports. A number of judges have raised the issue of poor evidence being offered during mitigation pleas.