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If you are subpoeanad to testify in a court case you will have to contact the court and be prepared to give some excellent reason(s) as to why you should be excused. In a criminal trial this will, in all likliehood, NOT happen.
Sometimes witness do not want to give information because they become afraid of what can be happen to them, sometimes it can be influenced by age, physical characteristics also emotions. Some witness may not desire to give any information because they do not want to get involved, or may fear any contact with a law enforcement agency and some just do not want to do anything that would aid the police. Some witnesses maybe reluctant to be cooperative or be specious of the motives of the interview sometimes a language barriers.
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.
In relation to court procedures, there's no such thing as chief witnesses. Normally this term is given to a witness who, without his testimony, the government or the plaintiff does not have a case. This type of witness is also known as a star witness, generally for the government. But there are star defense witnesses as well.
You will have to go out into the world and witness to the people, that Jesus died for them and their sins.
The witness's testimony was found guilty, therefore the suspect was claimed innocent.
Perhaps the next witness will give a better description of the perpetrator.
One who can give a firsthand account of something seen, heard, or experienced:a witness to the accident.The witness went at the court to provide informations about the accident.
First we are to show the world or who ever is watching us that we love the brethren (other Christians) and then we are to give a verbal witness to what he has done for us after we have come to him.
- Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident.- I was a witness to one of the most amazing comebacks in soccer history
In a court case, it is mandatory for the defense to give all info to the prosecution and vice versa, upon request. * Any witness or defendant does not have to impart information that might be self incriminating. However, a person who deliberately witholds information that does not affect their personal legal status can be charged with obstruction of justice and other criminal offenses.
this is called an immunity