Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

1034.   Qualification of accused, when presumed

Where an offence is alleged to be committed in any special capacity, such as by the holder of a licence, master of a vessel, occupier of a house, or the like, the fact that an accused person possesses the qualification necessary with respect to the commission of the offence shall, unless challenged by preliminary objection before his or her plea is recorded, be held as admitted.