At trial, the Crown has called no evidence on one of the elements of the actus reus when they close their case. The Crown is hoping that the defence will call the accused to the stand, and that they can establish that element through cross- examination of the accused. Is this appropriate? What can the defence do?

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In a criminal trial it is generally not appropriate for the Crown to rely on the defence to call the ... View the full answer