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(V12) 1 CLR 53
1925 June 18
[DICKINSON, ACTING AND VERGETTE, ACTING P.J.]
POLICE
v.
SOTIRI PAVLOU.
The Police made a note vii the statement taken from accused when he was charged with an offence that his character was bad. This statement was put in evidence before a Magisterial Court. Accused was found guilty of being in possession of two hens reasonably suspected of being stolen property and sentenced to one month's imprisonment.
From the conviction he appealed.
For Appellant Mylonus.
For Police the Assistant Attorney-General.
Mylonas: The note about accused's character on the statement is improper and the conviction must be quashed.
Assistant Attorney-General: I admit this is fatal.
Judgment: Appeal is allowed and the conviction and sentence are set aside and accused is discharged.