It is used to help prove suspects right or wrong. More specifically it is used to show whether or not certain events happened as one party described them and also as a way to validate claims made on each side. Obviously, if there has been a crime in which a store was robbed, it would be more helpful if there was evidence such as video surveilance, a gun, etc.
The 'weight' of evidence the 'lack' of it is what helps the judge or the jury decide whether or not the accused committed the offense.
Evidence (of several different types) is key in building and supporting the prosecutions case against the defendant.
The evidence is used to prove or disprove whether the defendant actually is guilty of the crime.
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Evidence is crucial in a criminal case because it provides proof to support or refute allegations. It helps establish the facts of a case, allows for a fair trial where the truth can be determined, and influences the jury or judge in making a decision on guilt or innocence. Insufficient or unreliable evidence can result in wrongful convictions or acquittals.
Then that evidence can not be introduced in to court. They can not say "Well, we had evidence...".
Forensic Dentistry.
The process of discovery in court is where the government present its evidence to the defense, and vice versa.
No. The only constant to criminal behavior is choice.
A criminal case is harder to prove, as the standard is "beyond a reasonable doubt." A civil case only has to be by a "preponderance of the evidence" which is anything over half.
The person provides evidence to the prosecuting attorney in exchange for a reduced sentence, or to avoid prosecution.
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A criminal case will not go to trial if the defendant pleads guilty at a preliminary hearing or if the prosecution decides to discontinue the case (usually because they think the evidence is not strong enough for a reasonable chance of conviction).
The prosecutor tries the defendants and presents evidence to find the defendants guilty.
Yes, if the testimony is to rebut or impeach evidence given in the defense case in chief.
It is probably some kind of procedural request to the judge that does not involve the evidence in the trial.