If you are asking about relying on another prisoner's testimony - the answer is yes, and it occurs frequently enough that it is not unheard of.
-verb (used with object) 1. to prove or declare guilty of an offense, esp. after a legal trial: to convict a prisoner of a felony. 2. to impress with a sense of guilt. -noun 3. a person proved or declared guilty of an offense. 4. a person serving a prison sentence. - www.dictionary.com
Habeas crpus ad subjiciendum - which is a writ that compels a person who is detaining another to produce the body of the prisoner. The writ is used to test the legality of the detention of the prisoner. It is typically shortened to "habeas corpus."
habeas corpus is the name of a legal action, or writ, through which a person can seek relief from unlawful detention of himself or another person.
The writ of habeas corpus. This is a court order directing a person who is holding another person in custody to bring the prisoner to the court and show cause why the prisoner should not be se free. It is not exactly a legal document in existence like the Constitution. A person had to apply to the court for the writ either through a lawyer, friend or family to obtain the writ.
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You need to disclose full details of your case to a lawyer for a legal and correct answer to this question.
When a person does something on behalf of another person that has an involvement of legal discretion or making a decision about legal matters, that is the practice of law. It is considered unauthorized practice of law for a person to exercise legal discretion on behalf of another person, or practice law for another person, when they are not legally authorized to do so.
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By legal definition to convict is to find guilt based on evidence and proof and condemn is pronouncing a penalty based on a conviction. But condemn is also to deride or speak against; Such as one person "condemning" the act or speech of another or to make a statement or express a 'condemnation' based on personal perspective or opinion... Also a determination that something is unfit or below an acceptable standard.
The person who is granting power of attorney to another person signs the legal document.
The person who is filing the lawsuit against someone is the plaintiff in the US court system.
A writ of habeas corpus (Latin: "you may have the body") is a writ (court order) that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court. The principle of habeas corpus ensures that a prisoner can be released from unlawful detention-that is, detention lacking sufficient cause or evidence. The remedy can be sought by the prisoner or by another coming to the prisoner's aid. This right originated in the English legal system, and is now available in many nations.