Citations [1982] 1 SCR 811 Unanimous reasons by Dickson J | Ruling Appeal dismissed | |
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Full case name Joseph Vetrovec v Her Majesty The Queen Prior history APPEAL from R v Vetrovec 1980 CanLII 310 (10 November 1980) People also search for R v Khelawon, R v B (KG), R v Starr, R v Seaboyer, R v W (D) | ||
Vetrovec v R [1982] 1 SCR 811 is a leading Canadian decision on the testimony evidence of accomplices. The case birthed the Vetrovec warning, which gives judges the discretion to warn the jury of the risks of accepting the testimony of untrustworthy witnesses.
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