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What factors motivate a witness to withhold or give information?
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Sometimes witness do not want to give information because they become afraid of what can be happen to them, sometimes it can be influenced by age, physical characteristics also emotions. Some witness may not desire to give any information because they do not want to get involved, or may fear any contact with a law enforcement agency and some just do not want to do anything that would aid the police. Some witnesses maybe reluctant to be cooperative or be specious of the motives of the interview sometimes a language barriers.
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Does a fact witness have a right NOT to testify in court?
No. No one has the right to impede justice. If they have information that is material and relevant to the case, they do not have the option to withhold it. They may be questioned as a "hostile witness" or they may be ordered by the judge to testify. If they refuse they can be held in contempt of court and jailed and/or fined.
When subpoena to court do you have to speak?
It is your choice, but if you have material information that would aid either the prosecution OR the defense, and choose to withhold it, you may be treated as a "hostile witness" or, even held in contempt of court for withholding evidence.
What is information gathered by someone who did not take part in or witness?
Information gathered by someone who did not take part or witness is called second hand information.
What kind of material witness is a witness?
A Material witness is person with information about an alleged criminal. The most recent version, allows a material witness to be held giving criminals proceedings.
What are written questions from an attorney to a witness?
The attorney wants to find out what the witness knows. He might ask what they saw, what time it happened and other stuff. He needs the information to decide whether the witness is good or whether it would be a waste of time to use the witness. If he called a witness to the stand and the witness didn't have any information, didn't see or hear anything - it would waste time in court.
What is a statement in court my witness about what someone has told the witness not what the witness actually saw it's usually not allowed by the judge?
This is hearsay, which is a secondary source of information that is not allowed.
What information does a witness supply?
Everything about the offense they can possibly remember.
What is it called when a witness gives information that is second hand?
Heresay
The deputy intimidated a witness can I go after the witness after six years?
Why would you want to go after the witness and not the deputy? Who says the witness was intimidated? Can it be proven? Were there witnesses to the alleged intimidation? What were you charged with, if anything? Not enough information given in the question to answer it.
What should someone do if they witness a bad car accident?
As a witness to a bad car accident, a person should stay on the scene until they have told their version of the story to the police. Most often a police officer will want contact information for the witness in case more information is needed.
what- The eye witness gave credence to the information the police had uncovered?
belief
A sentence for primary source?
The primary source of information was from witness statements.
