Evidence Flashcards
Evidence
Includes all legal means exclusive of mere argument,
which tends to prove or disprove the truth of the subject before the court
Credible witness
Is one who’s evidence is held by the court to be trustworthy
no matter how bad the character of the witness may be
Hearsay evidence
Is evidence at second hand
given by a person who is merely repeating something said by another person
Production
Includes any liquid, animal, document, article or other thing which is alleged to have some connection with a crime offence or incident under review
Warrant
Is an authority in writing issued by a magistrate, justice of the peace, sheriff or other competent person
directing police officers to take a course of action
which might not otherwise be lawful