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Q: What is the case authority that says a defendant who testifies at a motion to suppress evidence in California can have his testimony limited to the search and seizure issue?
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Is the defendant always required to provide testimony in the trial?

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.


Is it considered a hearsay statement if the defendant struck plaintiff and a witness testimony that she saw the defendant strike the plaintiff?

no


How did dee get here?

She is a Veterinarian. I saw her on a Court channel giving \ testimony about a pet of a defendant.


What we call the person who gives testimony?

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.


Will the DA prosecute the accuser after defendant is found not guilty?

Not unless it is suspected, and can be proved, that the accuser perjured themselves in their accusation and testimony.


Is evidence admissible if A testifies that he saw B slap C?

Yes. Person A is an 'eye-witness'. His testimony is admissible as evidence because he was present when person B assaulted person C.


Can the Confrontation Clause Be Used In Mental Health Testimony?

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.


Is a plea the same as a conviction?

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.


Where did the word 'testimony' come from?

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.


Is the word testify an abstract noun?

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.


What if the defendant lied under oath?

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.


Is there testimony in a guilty plea?

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.