Regina v Bryan, Kevin

IN THE SUPREME COCRT OF JUDICATURE OF JAMAICA

SUIT NO. HCC 173106 (3)

IN THE MATTER OF AN

APPLICATION PURSUANT TO

SECTION 55 OF THE CRIMNAL

JUSTICE (ADMINISTRATION)

ACT

REGINA V. KEVIN BRYAN

Mr. Chester Crooks, Crown Counsel

Mrs. Tarnika Harris for Accused

March 6, 7, 8, 9 and 30,2007

The Case

The accused was tried before me on an indictment for the offence of rape. The

complainant is a girl under the age of 16. Consequently, besides being directed with

regards the offence of rape, there were further directions on carnal abuse of a girl

underage. The jury returned approximately one hour after. Upon being asked by the

Registrar whether they arrived at a verdict with regards to rape and whether that verdict

was unanimous, the foreman responded in the affirmative. The foreman stated that they

found the defendant not guilty of rape. She then sat.