Noun
- attestation of a fact or event .
- :She can bear witness, since she was there at the time.
- One who has a personal knowledge of something.
- :As a witness to the event, I can tell you that he really said that.
- Someone called to give evidence in a court.
- :The witness for the prosecution did not seem very credible.
Verb
(Transitive)
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...A witness is someone who has firsthand knowledge about a crime or dramatic event through their senses (e.g. seeing, hearing, smelling, touching), and can help certify important considerations to the crime or event. A witness who has seen the event firsthand is known as an "eye-witness". Witnesses are often called before a court of law to testify in trials. Read full entry
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witness!!!!?
if a roman catholic person who
is seperated can't be a
witness in a wedding
ceremony???
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We are all witness in the wedding ceremony, you do not have to be actively involved in the Church, if you were married and now seperated on the other hand, you should not be on your own volution, a brides maid or best man, because it is not Christ's teaching to divorce and remarry and you are suppose dto be an example. So it is up to you, ask your pastor what he thinks and accept what is talked about with sincerity. If you are living a life of a good Christian I dont see a problem with it. God bless you always. |
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Can a witness be forced to A witness to a supposed crime
does not wish the hassle of
appearing in court. But their
evidence is critical to the
defence. What are the options
for the defence. Can a sworn
statement be offered or can
the witness be forced to
attend court lawfully to
corroborate what they have
already stated openly in
public to the accused.
thanks for your answers .
Scottish law is different in
most ways from English law
thats why its harder to find
answers. seems unfair that the
procurator fiscal can force a
witness to testify in Scotland
but the solicitor for the
defence cannot.
Thanks DT that was exactly
what I was looking for.
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Statements are only admissible in very limited circumstances under Section 259 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) act 1995 - in effect, unless you are dead, compulsorily detained in a mental hospital or genuinely untraceable after efforts have been made, your statement, even if given in the form of an affidavit, is inadmissible, as it cannot be tested by cross-examination. If cited by the defence to attend for trial you must attend; if you do not do so then a warrant will be granted for your arrest, and the court may find you in contempt of court. In a summary case, the power to arrest an obstructive witness who has failed, without reasonable excuse to answer their citation is found in Section 156 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act, as inserted by Section 16 of the Criminal Proceedings (Reform) Scotland) Act 2007; this is open to any party, and as such may be used by the defence. Incidentally, what you told the accused cannot be admitted in evidence from the accused himself,or by any person who heard you say it as that would be hearsay |
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Do you think that eye witness Do you think that eye witness
identification is less
accurate depending upon the
racial background of the
individuals participating in
the lineup? Discuss why. What
can be done to increase the
accuracy of eye witness
identification?
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Better then circumstantial evidence but for a better explination see wikipedia: Eye Witness then you can draw your own onclusions and deductons. |
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