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Criminal defence

Criminal defence through witness and timeline analysis

A case based on witness statements changed after objective timing data was reconstructed.

Situation

The file relied on statements that appeared consistent until compared with timestamps and message records.

Strategy

We prepared a timeline, tested each statement against objective data and focused the hearing on reasonable doubt.

Outcome

The court found the evidence insufficient for conviction.

Legal core

The defence focused on whether the evidence met the criminal standard of proof once the statements were tested against objective records.

Matter approach

Timeline reconstruction

Each statement was placed against messages, timestamps and movement data.

Statement testing

We separated direct observation from assumption, hearsay and later interpretation.

Hearing focus

The defence concentrated the hearing on the gap between suspicion and proof.

What this case shows

Witness evidence must be tested against objective facts.

A clear timeline helps the court see doubt.

Defence strategy starts before the hearing.

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