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Giving this to a witness means that he or she is free from the threat of prosecution?
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What do you give to a witness that means they are free from the threat of prosecution?
this is called an immunity
What is a hostile witness?
A hostile witness is a witness who shows antagonism or unwillingness to testify truthfully or in a helpful manner. They may provide answers that are evasive, argumentative, or uncooperative during questioning. In some cases, legal procedures may be used to address the behavior of a hostile witness.
Can a prosecution witness be re-called to testify after the defense?
The prosecution cannot call witnesses after it closes its case (prima-facie break), it can only cross-examine witnesses called by the defense. If the proseution attempts to call a witness not on its witness list before it closes its case, the defense should object. Basic court procedure means that the Prosecution must go first and show its case, then close its case, and then it is the defense's turn; the question as presented is a violation of the normal procedures used in court.
What does conflicting witness mean?
It means that one person (who allegedly witnessed something) is giving a differing account of what happened than another witness to the same event.
What does the prosecution means?
The prosecution in the court room means they are representing the victim in a criminal case. The prosecution has the responsibility to prove that the defendant is guilty.
What does criminal prosecution mean?
Great question! Criminal prosecution means carrying a legal action in court who is being accused. ~Nei-Mio
What does the term prosecution mean pertaining to the law?
In criminal law, prosecution means the government attorney is charging and trying a case against an individual accused of a crime. The government attorney can also be referred to as the prosecution.
Is there a difference between Attest and Witness?
Yes, there is a difference between "attest" and "witness." "Attest" typically refers to formally affirming something while "witness" usually refers to observing an event or transaction and providing testimony about it. In legal contexts, a witness can attest to what they observed.
What is attempted conspiracy to hinder prosecution?
It basically means you took a step towards: or "attempted" to stop the prosecution from either investigating or charging you or someone else with a crime.
What does gorgeous threat mean?
gorgeous threat means that your getting threaten by your gorgeousness.
What does sustained and overruled mean?
sustained means: that the judge agrees with the objection and the witness does not have to answer the question Overruled means: that the judge disagrees with the objection and the witness DOES have to answer the question
What means that the defendant does not admit guilt but will not fight the prosecution's case?
No ContestAdded: Nolo Contendre
