Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

1049.   Presumption in prosecutions for offences respecting liquor

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    (1)   In any prosecution for any offence with respect to intoxicating liquor, it is not necessary that any witness deposes directly to the precise description of the liquor in respect of which the offence is alleged to have been committed, or to the precise consideration thereof, or to the fact of the offence having been committed with his or her participation or with his or her knowledge.

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    (2)   Where it appears to the Court that the evidence sufficiently establishes the offence complained of, the Court shall put the defendant on his or her defence and if he or she is unable to rebut the evidence, shall convict the defendant accordingly.