Evidence

Question 0

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

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

Hearsay Evidence

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Production

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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.

Question 5

Circumstantial Evidence

Answer 5

The form of evidence afforded by facts or circumstances
Which have an apparent relation to the crime
and from which an inference may be drawn as to the guilt or innocence of the accused