Evidence Flashcards
1
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Credible witness
A
Is one whose evidence held by the court is deemed trustworthy regardless of how bad the character of the witness may be
2
Q
Evidence
A
Includes all legal means which tends to prove or disprove the truth of the subject before the court
3
Q
Hearsay evidence
A
Any evidence which is second hand which is given by a person who is merely repeating something said by another person
4
Q
Production
A
Any liquid, animal, document or article or any other thing
which is alleged to have some connection with a crime, offence or incident under review
5
Q
Warrant
A
An authority in writing issued by a magistrate (JP/Sheriff) or other competent person
directing officers to take action which may otherwise be unlawful