Witnesses

Witnesses in the United States

Witnesses, Jurors, and the Freedom OF Speech

United States Constitution

According to the Encyclopedia of the American Constitution, about its article titled WITNESSES, JURORS, AND THE FREEDOM OF SPEECHThe 1990s witnessed a dramatic increase in “checkbook journalism,” in which individuals are paid for providing information to the print or electronic media. Although numerous aspects of this practice may be troubling, the greatest concern has been
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Evidence Law of Evidence in the U.S. Witnesses

Introduction to Witnesses

Nearly all persons with knowledge relevant to the case can testify; only those limited by extreme youth or mental incapacity are precluded. Ordinary witnesses may state only their own knowledge and are required to express facts rather than opinions. A special category called expert witnesses also exists. Experts sometimes utilize hearsay and routinely express opinions. Physicians, for example, can testify as to the causes of death and injury; through training and experience, they are better qualified to form an opinion than the jurors (see Forensic Science).

Legal evidence is not limited to the sworn testimony of witnesses. Specific objects, when identified by oral testimony, may often be introduced in evidence when their existence or appearance tends to prove or disprove an alleged fact. Thus, models, parts of machinery, weapons, clothing, and documents may generally be introduced in evidence.” (1)

Locating and Interviewing Witnesses

This section examines the Locating and Interviewing Witnesses subject in its related phase of trial. In some cases, other key elements related to trials, such as personal injury, business, and criminal litigation, are also addressed.

Witnesses in Federal Practice and Procedure

This section provides comprehensive coverage of the main aspects of witnesses in relation to federal procedure, including an analysis of the rules as interpreted and applied by the federal courts and affected by related federal statutes and regulations.

Letter to Witnesses Requesting Presence (in Disability Claims)

Some information about Letter to Witnesses Requesting Presence in this context.

Using Witnesses (in Disability Claims)

Some information about Using Witnesses in this context.

Witnesses (Costs)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of witnesses. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Costs is provided. Finally, the subject of Remedies in relation with witnesses is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

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See Also

  • Federal Civil Procedure
  • Federal Criminal Procedure
  • Federal Appellate Procedure

Letter to Witnesses Requesting Presence (in Disability Claims)

Some information about Letter to Witnesses Requesting Presence in this context.

Using Witnesses (in Disability Claims)

Some information about Using Witnesses in this context.

Resources

Notes and References

Guide to Witnesses

In this Section

Evidence Law, Burden of Proof, Admissibility, Evidence Law Relevance, Hearsay, Witnesses and Evidence Privileges.

Witnesses in the Criminal Justice System

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