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Yes, depending on the type of criminal or civil proceeding underway. Although a witness may have no direct knowledge of the offense, they may be called upon to give background information or present evidence.
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What does it mean to have someone testify for or against you?
If you testify against, you argue against them.. If you testify for then, you agree with them and support them
How can someone testify if they are not a witness?
They can't. Only subpoeana'd witnesses may testify at a trial or hearing.
A character witness or other person called on to testify who is not considered an expert is called a?
A lay witness is a character witness or other person who is called on to testify and is not considered an expert.
Are the words testify and testicle from the same origin?
Testify and testicle both come from the Latin "testis" meaning "witness." Testicles are witness to a man's virility.
What can be done to Prove your innocence in hit and run car accident when your not there but they have your car number plate number?
If you have a reliable witness that can testify where you were when the accident occurred, or can testify that someone else had your car at the time, that will help.
Testify is this a latin root word?
Yes, "testify" is derived from the Latin word "testificare," which means "to bear witness."
Can you ask for expenses incurred for you to testify?
If you are issued a subpoena or material witness warrant to testify upon matters of fact, then you cannot get your expenses back. If you are providing expert witness testimony then you are not compelled to testify and may charge expenses and a fee.
What is eyewithness?
Eyewitness testimony is a legal term. A person who has seen someone or something and can bear witness to the fact. In criminal law, evidence is received from a witness "who has actually seen an event and can so testify in court"
Use testify in a sentence?
The attorney was asked to testify as a character witness for a forty year old man on remand.
Can the court requrie a Witness to testify in Los Angeles?
Yes.
Does a witness have to appear for a competency hearing?
Yes. Witnesses are of no value unless they can testify in court as to what they witnessed. Also, if a person has been subpoenaed as a witness they are required to appear.Yes. Witnesses are of no value unless they can testify in court as to what they witnessed. Also, if a person has been subpoenaed as a witness they are required to appear.Yes. Witnesses are of no value unless they can testify in court as to what they witnessed. Also, if a person has been subpoenaed as a witness they are required to appear.Yes. Witnesses are of no value unless they can testify in court as to what they witnessed. Also, if a person has been subpoenaed as a witness they are required to appear.
What is a sentence with the word testify?
This word has been recently used as a challenge to express sympathy; i.e, "Testify...".I have been called to testify in court as an expert witness.
