Evidence

Question 0

Define evidence

Answer 0

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

Question 1

Define credible witness

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Define hearsay evidence

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Define production

Answer 3

Is any liquid, animal, document, article or other thing which is alleged to have some connection to a crime, offence or incident under review.

Question 4

Define warrant

Answer 4

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.