Evidence Flashcards

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Evidence

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Includes all legal means (exclusive of mere argument) which tends to prove or disprove the truth of the subject before the court

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Credible witness

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Is one whose evidence is held by the court to be trustworthy no matter how bad the character of the witness may be

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Hearsay evidence

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Is evidence at second hand given by a person who is merely repeating something said by another person

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Production

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Includes all liquid, animal, document, article or other thing which is alleged to have some connection with a crime, offence or incident under review

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Warrant

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An authority in writing issued by a magistrate (justice of the peace or sheriff) or other competent person, directing police officers to take a course of action which might not otherwise be lawful

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