Evidence Flashcards
credible witness
is one whose evidence is held by the court to be trust worthy no matter how bad the character of the witness may be
evidence
includes all legal means (exclusive of mere argument) which tends to prove the truth of the subject before the court
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, offense or incident under review
warrant
an authority in writing issued by a magistrate (justice of the peace or sheriff) or any other competent person directing police officers to take a course of action which might not other wise be lawful