Evidence Flashcards

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credible witness

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

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evidence

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

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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 any liquid, animal, document, article or other thing which is alleged to have some connection with a crime, offense 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 any other competent person directing police officers to take a course of action which might not other wise be lawful

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