Search results for: “witness testimony”
-
Due Process
The guarantee of due process requires that no person be deprived of life, liberty, or property without a fair and adequate process. In criminal proceedings this guarantee includes the fundamental aspects of a fair trial, including the right to adequate notice in advance of the trial, the right […]
-
Self-Incrimination
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Self-incrimination Meaning of Self-incrimination The Fifth amendment to the federal constitution guarantees the privilege of an individual against selfincrimination and this privilege is further protected […]
-
Diligence
Hello Legal Definition and Related Resources of Diligence Meaning of Diligence Prudence, attentiveness or care. It is persevering application and untiring efforts in good earnest . A steady application to business of any kind or constant effort […]
-
Subpoena
Subpoena in Law Enforcement Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of subpoena. Meaning of Subpoena in Spanish Description/ translation of subpoena into Spanish: citación (reclamar un juez o […]
-
Essence
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Essence Meaning of Essence That which makes a thing what it is. A provision in a contract is said to be of the essence when, at the time of entering into the contract, both parties to the contract knew […]
-
Expert
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Expert Meaning of Expert Synonyms of Expert adjective able accomplished acquainted adept adroit allknowing apt artful callidus capable clever […]
-
Testamentum
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Testamentum Meaning of Testamentum (Lat.) In the Civil Law. A testament; a will, or last will. In Old English Law. A testament or will; a disposition of property made in contemplation of death. Bracton, […]
-
Discredit
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Discredit Meaning of Discredit To destroy or impair the credibility of a person . Used in relation to a witness , it means to throw doubts on the correctness or truth of his testimony . <div […]
-
Testify
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Testify Meaning of Testify To give evidence according to law; the examination of a witness who declares his knowledge of facts. Translate Testify from English to Spanish Translation of Testify , with […]
-
Incompetent
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Incompetent Meaning of Incompetent Lack of ability; lacking in skill. Wanting in legal capacity . A person who is still legally an infant , that is, has not realized his age of majority , is legally […]
-
Fact
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Fact Meaning of Fact A thing done; an action performed or an incident transpiring; an event or circumstance ; an actual occurrence; an actual happening in time, space or an event mental or physical ; that […]
-
Hearsay
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Hearsay Meaning of Hearsay Hearsay Legal Definition Second-hand evidence, generally consisting of a witness’s testimony that he/she heard someone else say […]
-
Attestation
The act of witnessing the execution of a paper and a signing of one’s name as a witness to that fact. In re Smith, 281 F. 574.
-
Corroboration
To corroborate means to strengthen, to add weight or credibility to a thing by additional and confirming facts or evidence. State v Case, 116 S.E.2d429, 253 N.C. 130. Corroboration is evidence supporting or tending to strengthen testimony already given. Something which leads an impartial and […]