Other Witness Issues Flashcards
1
Q
When Can Someone Be a Witness
A
Competent, has personal knowledge, affirms to testify truthfully
2
Q
When Can Judge Testify?
A
Presiding judge can never do so
3
Q
When Can Jury Testify?
A
About extraneous prejudicial info made available to jury, outside influence , mistake in entering verdict form
4
Q
What Can’t a Jury Testify about?
A
Deliberations or anything in the jury room not an outside influence
