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In a courtroom setting what are the words of the oath given to a person before he or she can testify?
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Do you solemnly state to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth so help you God?
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Do you affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, under the pains and penalties of perjury?
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What must happen in court for a person to be convicted to treason?
two witnesses must testify to the same story and/or the accused must make a confession in a courtroom
What must happen court for a person to be convicted of treason?
two witnesses must testify to the same story and/or the accused must make a confession in a courtroom
What is scientific data called when used in a courtroom setting to establish the connection of a person to a crime?
testimony
Which of these men was the first president in history to testify in person before Congress?
Gerald Ford
What are courtroom funds?
Courtroom funds are a share of courtroom contributions. Courtroom contributions are donations made by individuals or institutions to a person, or their campaigns for election, or reelection.
A person does not have to be a witness?
According to the Constitution a person does not have to testify against themselves; in some states a spouse cannot be compelled to testify against a spouse.
Do you have to testify if you are the one on trial?
No, a person on trial for a crime doesn't have to testify if they choose not to do so. In fact, depending on the case, attorneys will often advise their client not to testify.
Does a mentally disabled person have to testify in court?
Generally speaking anyone can be asked to testify. Though someone can be ruled as medically or mentally unable or incompetent to testify.
Can you testify in superior court if not subpoena'd?
No, not unless you are subpoeana'd by one side or the other. A person can voluntarily testify without being subpoenaed as long as one party or another calls the person as a witness. Expert witnesses are hired to testify in court; therefore they also testify without being subpoenaed.
What are rights that a person who is being convicted of a crime have?
to testify
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.
Can an informant testify if they have convictions for bad checks?
A prior conviction does not prohibit a person from testifying. Certain convictions may be used to challenge the credibility of a witness before the jury. Whether or not a witness is called to testify is the decision of the lead attorney who would call the witness.
