Sentences with phrase «prosecution witnesses»

The legal system enhances this problem by setting out (in media etc) to make people maintain faith in the perfection of the imperfect legal system, by, for example, never charging known - to - have - perjured prosecution witnesses with perjury after appeals are upheld.

One firm of solicitors has already released a statement that they have been instructed to investigate the potential for a civil claim by one of the lead prosecution witnesses in the criminal trial.

As to the latter, in such a case it will plainly assist the jury to know that the accused has a propensity for untruthfulness, especially if the prosecution witnesses do not, and that this is so whether or not telling lies is an element of the offence charged.

However, cross-examination of other prosecution witnesses and evidence from the applicant and bystanders could prevent unfairness.

, must be satisfied by the prosecution witnesses and supporting documents that all dealings with each relevant exhibit have been satisfactorily accounted for from the moment of its seizure until the moment when any evidential sample relied upon by the prosecution is taken from it and that by a method and in conditions that are shown to have been reliable.»

a) Many of the prosecution witnesses are likely to be employees of the organisation being prosecuted.

Prosecution witnesses differ on a number of salient points but all seem to suggest that Capt. Semrau then fired two shots at the fallen Taliban, ending what little was left of his life.

Counsel is entitled to ask questions of prosecution witnesses in as much detail as he wishes based on his instructions, but without indicating what the defendant's evidence might have been and in the knowledge that he will not be able to call evidence to contradict the answers given.

R v T: acquittal of Defendant of good character following cross examination of three prosecution witnesses.

The focus is on the defendant or offender, whatever doubts there may be about the quality of the prosecution case or the abilities or motives of the complainant or prosecution witnesses.

Not only did Frey build a case for witness misconduct and evidence tampering by two prosecution witnesses in a Louisiana murder trial that landed Kelly's client, Jimmy Duncan, on death row, but he even conducted an interview with another prosecution expert witness.

In a strong case for the Prosecution, a good lawyer, who does his investigation and preparation properly, and has the right experience, can find the weaknesses in the evidence and testimony of key prosecution witnesses.

These judicial interruptions often denied defense counsel the opportunity to complete cross-examination of prosecution witnesses or to present witnesses.

Trial judges have nothing to lose and often much to gain by permitting at least brief voir dire / cross examination of prosecution witnesses before a damning exhibit is offered into evidence.

After extensive cross-examination, Joseph Neuberger, was able to establish numerous inconsistencies and the simple fact that certain prosecution witnesses were not being forthright in their evidence.

We do know, that Virginia's Supreme Court generally favors allowing criminal defendants a reasonable opportunity to cross examine prosecution witnesses:

Consequently, trial judges have nothing to lose and often much to gain by permitting at least brief voir dire / cross examination of prosecution witnesses before a damning exhibit is offered into evidence, and also need to think twice before allowing inadmissible hearsay into evidence to see if the prosecutor «ties together» the evidence to make it no longer inadmissible hearsay.

Such relaxation of the application of the rules of evidence also can be seen in jury trials, including where the judge allows prosecution witnesses to testify to otherwise inadmissible hearsay matters after a prosecutor claims s / he will «tie up» the hearsay loose ends with subsequent testimony and evidence.

An inferior court appeal by 27 year old Al Jones, succeeded today when Justice Adolph Lucas ruled that they were discrepancies in the testimonies of prosecution witnesses and he quashed the conviction, set aside the sentence and acquitted Jones.

It was however gathered that the ICPC might call on the investigators as prosecution witnesses in a case that is expected to be seriously contested by Lawan's lawyers.

All three defense attorneys started getting their licks in early on prosecution witnesses Singh, Frederick Mei and Leonard Genova — all of whom have deals in place in exchange for anticipated testimony against Edward and Linda Mangano and Venditto.

Jurors over the course of the trial have heard testimony from 60 prosecution witnesses, including Singh, and taken in more than 1,100 pieces of evidence.

Having taken the testimonies of the three prosecution witnesses, Justice Jude Okeke adjourned the case to February 8, 9 and 10.

Meanwhile, the trial of the former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani - Kayode, was also stalled because of non-availability of prosecution witnesses in court.

Nyame, who is standing trial for a 41 - count charge of criminal misappropriation of N1.64 bn state funds, had on January 18, 2017 through his counsel, Charles Edosomwan, SAN, urged the court to «hold that the testimony of prosecution witnesses have been so damaged and can't be relied on», and «the crucial elements are missing in this case».

The ruling requires prosecutors to actively seek and turn over to defense attorneys any information — known as Giglio material, after a Supreme Court case by that name — that might be used to attack the credibility of prosecution witnesses.

But the two otherwise separate cases are linked by a Supreme Court ruling in criminal cases, involving potential prosecution witnesses, the sources said.

Reading the lead judgement of the court, Mr Justice Ofoe said after evaluating the evidence of the prosecution witnesses, «all stakeholders said he was entitled to the claim».

On the first day of presenting their defense cases Thursday, their lawyers urged a federal judge to dismiss the charges on a number of grounds, not the least of which, they said, is that the government has failed to prove corruption occurred after nearly five weeks of prosecution witnesses and evidence.

The prosecution witnesses, on the other hand, made a report to the police and they were all issued with police medical report form seek attention.

«There was contradictory evidence by the prosecution witnesses on whether the defendant was still the head of service as at the time he chaired the committee.

Genova and Mei also will testify as prosecution witnesses, Treinis Gatz said.

Crowley and Hoffmann are prosecution witnesses in the federal corruption trial of former Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, and his wife, Linda.

Genova and Mei also are expected to be prosecution witnesses.

In addition, the court held that the police counsel could not convince it as to how the defendant is likely to influence prosecution witnesses in the cause of his trial if released on bail.

Under his bail conditions, Pell can not leave Australia, contact prosecution witnesses and must give police a 24 - hour notice of any change of address.

Or perhaps the Vatican should have turned in evidence to the authorities and provided prosecution witnesses.

It comes from a book by Edwards» former aide Andrew Young, now a prosecution witness against Edwards (The Politician):

Mascia insisted the rules of equity will apply if the defence wants to call back a prosecution witness to ask additional questions not covered under cross-examination.

One testy prosecution witness, after solemnly giving his name, immediately pleaded the fifth amendment when asked if he knew the defendant.

Onuoha is the second prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of a former Director - General of NIMASA, Patrick Akpobolokemi and six others over alleged theft of N2.6 billion belonging to NIMASA.

I'm surprised my bosom friend Agyepong left me to my fate — Afoko Paul Afoko, has said that he was surprised his comrade, Kwabena Agyapong, abandoned him in court as prosecution witness in his case with the party.

Acting Erie County Judge James A. W. McLeod declared a mistrial in a drug and human trafficking case after a prosecution witness made a statement to the District Attorney's Office last week about an alleged prior contact between McLeod and the defendant.

Mr. Agyepong, was billed to appear in court last Thursday as a prosecution witness for Mr. Afoko, but many who attended the hearing, were disappointed to learn that the former, had declined to attend the proceeding.

But speaking to Accra - based Okay FM, his Spokesperson, Mujib Rahman stated emphatically that, Mr. Agyepong, never entered into any agreement with Mr. Afoko to serve as prosecution witness in the case involving the former, contesting his suspension by the NPP.

Howe is also set to be a chief prosecution witness in the trial pertaining to the Buffalo Billion development at RiverBend.

Several readers have asked about the deal Leonard Genova, Oyster Bay's former deputy supervisor and town attorney, got for testifying as a prosecution witness after receiving full immunity from prosecution.

The judge's patience evaporated Wednesday when she yelled at one of the defense lawyers, Daniel Gitner, for taking so long to make his point during cross-examination of one prosecution witness.

On 4 June 2007 the CPS asked the police to undertake further enquiries, [61] following reports that the police were pressing for Tony Blair to be called as a prosecution witness in any trial.

Jonathan Sinnreich, outside counsel for the Town of Oyster Bay, who was a prosecution witness in the trial, sat in the back row on the same side.