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There is no blanket answer to this question. Whether the defendant testifies on their own behalf, is a legal strategy that the defense attorney will discuss with his client when the time comes.
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She is a Veterinarian. I saw her on a Court channel giving \ testimony about a pet of a defendant.
A person who gives testimony can be referred to in different ways, depending on the circumstances. For examples:A Preacher or religious person gives (their) testimony.A court witness or defendant gives testimony.
Not unless it is suspected, and can be proved, that the accuser perjured themselves in their accusation and testimony.
Yes. Person A is an 'eye-witness'. His testimony is admissible as evidence because he was present when person B assaulted person C.
The confrontation clause applies only to criminal cases. If the mental health testimony is being introduced by the prosecution in a criminal case, the defendant has the right to cross examine.
No, they are not synonymous. A 'plea' is what THE DEFENDANT OFFERS to the court. A CONVICTION is the 'finding' of the court after considering all evidence and testimony.
The word 'Testimony' comes from the Latin root word 'testi' which means witness, i.e, one who testifies in court is one who serves as a witness. The testimony is the official statement made by the witness under oath. -I heard on the 'History Channel' that testimony was given by men while holding onto one of their testicles. I guess the implication is if they are caught lying they lose one.
No, the word 'testify' is not a noun at all.The word 'testify' is a verb: to give evidence as a witness in a law court.The verb to testify is a word for an action: testify, testifies, testifying, testified.The abstract noun forms of the verb to testify are testimony and the gerund, testifying.
That is called perjury and can lead to fine and/or imprisonment. It might also lead to a guilty verdict, if the jury thinks that the defendant is a liar and is probably guilty of the crime.Added: It would be up to the prosecutor to impeach the defendant and refute his version of affairs by the production of evidence and testimony to the contrary.
Not usually required but the judge MAY direct the defendant to enumerate the offense(s) they committed and their reason for their plea, and if it was 'knowingly' offered.