Witness testimony Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

ASSIGNMENT 01 X receives a subpoena to testify as a witness in a high profile criminal trial. X hears that an application has been made by a television network to televise the trial. X has a speech impediment and feels that televising the trial will make her so nervous that it will affect her ability to testify. Can X object to her testimony being televised? Discuss critically with reference to the case of Van Breda v Media 24 Limited and Others; National Director of Public Prosecutions...

Who can file and prosecute criminal charges against persons believed to have committed a crime? - Answer- County District Attorney or State Attorney General Defendant (in criminal case) - Answer- A person charged with a criminal offense In whose name are cases filed against a person charged with a criminal offense? - Answer- Cases are filed in the name of PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA against the person charged with a crime What are the US and CA Constitutional guarantees to one cha...

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I achieved an A* in criminology, with my unit 3 work achieving 96%. This document has the entirety of AC1.2 including Intelligence Databases, The police national computer, The police national Data Base, Case study of Colin Pitchfork, Evaluation of databases. Forensics, DNA evidence, Case study of Colette Aram, the flaws of DNA evidence, Case study of David Butler. Profiling techniques: Geographical, Case study of John Duffy, Evaluation. Investigative profiling, Case study- Colin Stagg. Typolog...

Which of the following best describes expert witness testimony in a sexual abuse trial? a. the witness presents the patient's medical history and physical findings while advocating for the patient b. the witness presents the patients medical history and physical exam findings and can offer an opinion based on the witness's area of expertise. c. The witness presents the patient's medical history and physical exam findings while supporting the position of the prosecuting attorney d. the w...

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ABPP Exam Questions & Answers 2024/2025 Bruce v. Byrne-Stevens & Associates (1989) - ANSWERSan engineer who testified as an expert witness on behalf of respondents at a previous trial is entitled to immunity from suit based on his testimony. Can't sue an expert based on testimony. Murphy v. AA Mathews (92) - ANSWERSholding that witness immunity does not bar suit against an expert who is negligent in the preparation of services. Budwin v. American Psychological Association (94) - ANSW...

Which of the following best describes expert witness testimony in a sexual abuse trial? a. the witness presents the patient's medical history and physical findings while advocating for the patient b. the witness presents the patients medical history and physical exam findings and can offer an opinion based on the witness's area of expertise. c. The witness presents the patient's medical history and physical exam findings while supporting the position of the prosecuting attorney d. the w...

Action - ANSWER lawsuit, case adverse witness - ANSWER witness whose testimony is prejudicial to case of the party calling him Affidavit, Affiant - ANSWER witness statement of facts made under oath. An affiant signs and affidavit Affirm - ANSWER did declare solemnly and formally although not using the form of an oath and affiant is still subject to the penalties of perjury aggravating mitigating circumstances - ANSWER considerations which increase are aggravate or decrease or mitigat...