Evidence Flashcards

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Credible witness

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Is one whose evidence held by the court is deemed trustworthy regardless of how bad the character of the witness may be

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Evidence

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Includes all legal means which tends to prove or disprove the truth of the subject before the court

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Hearsay evidence

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Any evidence which is second hand which is given by a person who is merely repeating something said by another person

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Production

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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

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Warrant

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An authority in writing issued by a magistrate (JP/Sheriff) or other competent person

directing officers to take action which may otherwise be unlawful

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