Sentences with phrase «cross-examine accusers»

That would have given the opportunity for his lawyers to cross-examine accusers, he said.

The bill of rights gives the accused the right to see the evidence against him and cross-examine his accusers before his life, liberty or property are put in jeopardy.

RESULT: After Gus cross-examined the accuser, the judge ruled in favor of our client and dismissed the charges.

At the Order of Protection trial, Gus cross-examined the accuser and the accuser's witnesses, showing the judge that the accuser's testimony was not credible.

How can a defence barrister, in the proper performance of their duty to the defendant, and to the court, competently cross-examine an accuser — who the defendant suspects of lying because he wants to protect another person, or has a reason to lie against the defendant — if the defendant has no idea who the witness is?

That means you have a right to cross-examine your accuser.

Not exact matches

Whether the Bush administration had the authority to lock up individuals under claims of wartime power, without benefit of traditional protections such as a jury trial, the right to cross-examine one's accusers and the right to appeal.