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It depends on alot of factors such as:
- Wether or not eye witness has 20/20 vision
- Visibility, for example: if crime was commited outdoors, was it dark? raining? snowing etc...
-If the witness is credible ex: Law abiding citizen with no criminal record of his own, does he drink, is he on any medication known to affect his sight? For example, some antidepressants are known to cause side effects such as dizziness, blurred vision, migrains with "aura" etc....
-Does the witness know the accused personally and could have a grudge,which could mean there's a comflict of interest
-Does the accused have a criminal record? Has he been accused or charged with a similar offence before?? hopes this helps!!
Another View: The short and simple answer is YES, it is possible. Despite all the fancy TV shows, the absolute necessity for overwhelming scientific forensic evidence is not required.
The comments in the first answer are questions that a defense attorney might raise in an attempt to impeach the prosecution witness but are NOT a bar to the defendant's conviction.
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If there is no witness can you be convicted of a crime?
Yes. If there is compelling evidence, even in the absence of a witness, you can be convicted of a crime. Also, if there is a proven motive in addition to the evidence, that will add to the probabibility of a conviction.
What are the release dates for Animal Witness - 2008 Convicted by a Hair - 1.3?
Animal Witness - 2008 Convicted by a Hair - 1.3 was released on: USA: 3 September 2008
How do you put the word innocently in a sentence?
The witness' statement innocently convicted the defendant.
A person cannot be convicted of treason unless there is a minimum of one witness againts him or her?
True
Is someone charged with witness tampering a felon?
Not unless a court/jury finds that person GUILTY of the crime. Being charged is not the same as being convicted. Without being convicted, the person's record is clean. Meanwhile, if charged.... Get a lawyer! Say nothing until having talked with the lawyer.
If caught driving without proof of insurance and convicted is this considered a misdemeanor?
If caught driving without proof of insurance and convicted is this considered a misdemeanor?
Can a witness who has been convicted of a crime cannot testify in a criminal case?
Yes, a witness can be convicted, if the offence of perjury is proved against him. Perjury is the offense of knowingly making untrue statements, by a witness, when he is testifying. The punishment may extend to fine or imprisonment or both, it depends on the law of the land. But generally, a witness is not tried for perjury, unless his statements are absolutely false and has a devastating effect on the case. It is also pertinent to mention that if the witness has submitted something, believing it to be true, but afterwards it is proved to be false, then no charge of perjury lies against the witness. Perjury lies attracted only when the witness has submitted some false statements deliberately and intentionally. it does not need an establishment of mens rea (mental intention) showing the inclination of the witness to either of the parties to the litigation.
What does life without a friend is death without a witness mean?
Life is boring without friends, perhaps?
Can a person be convicted and sentenced without knowing exactly what the DA has on them?
NO
What are the consequences of driving without a valid UK licence?
You can be convicted for number of faults if you are driving without a driving license. For example you can also be convicted for not having insurance. Because driving without valid driving license invalidates your insurance also.
Can convicted felons fly without problems from airport security?
What is meant by 'convicted felons?' Are you now free after serving your time? Are you on parole or probation?
What does it take to be convicted of forgery?
Evidence/Proof beyond a reasonable doubt that you did it. Usually proven by bhe burden of evidence, witness or accomplice testimonry, or by handwriting examples.
