If the witness is testifying that HE heard the gunshots - it is called "direct evidence.' It is also a type called "testimonial" evidence as opposed to "demonstative" evidence. The testimonial evidence is that the witness testifies verbally that he heard the gun. The gun itself if entered into evidence would be demonstrative evidence.
Circumstantial
Circumstantial
A witness
Corroborating evidence (in "corroboration") is evidence that tends to support a proposition that is already supported by some initial evidence, therefore confirming the proposition. For example, W, a witness, testifies that she saw X drive his automobile into a green car. Meanwhile Y, another witness, testifies that when he examined X's car, later that day, he noticed green paint on its fender
They're allowed to cross-examine him. The witness is called to the stand - and gives their account of what they saw. The opposing counsel then has the chance to question the witness - in an attempt to disprove their evidence.
Witness
Are you asking about a witness?
Yes. Person A is an 'eye-witness'. His testimony is admissible as evidence because he was present when person B assaulted person C.
I've heard that person is called an ear witness. They did not see anything, but heard something. Examples might include, "I heard a..."window breakingdoor slammingcar tires squealingengine revvingvoices fightingvoices screaming ; yellingone voice screaming - example, "Help!"slapping ; hitting ; punchingan alarm going off - store ; car ; bankelectronics beeping or ringing - cell phone ; house phone ; TV ; game
opposing party witness
A person who testifies against you is often called a "perjurer" or "liar." (wink)AnswerThe opposing party's witnesses are generally called to testify against you. If you are being tried criminally, they are often called "State's witnesses."
Cross-examine.
Cross-examination. They will ask the witness questions that seek to discredit the opposition's case.
Cross-examination. They will ask the witness questions that seek to discredit the opposition's case.