The Robichaud Report

Ep.17: Jacob Roth on Evidence in Chief, and the Rule in Brown and Dunn


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In this episode, Jacob Roth and I discuss the strategies and issues that arise in evidence in chief. This includes, defining evidence in chief, how it differs from cross-examination, preparation, the Rule in Brown and Dunn, reasons why a lawyer might advise not to testify, how to obtain proper instructions, and many other crucial elements to properly prepare clients to testify.

Cases cited:

R. v. Le Goff, 2022 ONSC 609R. v. Quansah, 2015 ONCA 237R. v. J.K., 2014 ONSC 5347R. v. A.I., 2023 ONSC 1129

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The Robichaud ReportBy Sean Robichaud