Asked by Kayla Taylor on Jun 06, 2024
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Walter was the only witness to an unprovoked assault by Queenie on June. June was attacked from behind and did not see who hit her. Queenie has denied she did it, but Walter told June that he saw her do so. When the case comes to trial, Walter is serving in West Africa with a non-profit organization and cannot be reached. Since June was there and has the direct evidence of a witness, she may tell the court what Walter saw.
Unprovoked Assault
An unexpected physical attack or aggressive act on someone without any prior provocation.
Direct Evidence
Information or testimony that directly supports the truth of an assertion, without needing inference or presumption.
- Understand the importance of evidence roles in court proceedings, highlighting the differences between expert witnesses and lay witnesses.
Verified Answer
BZ
Benish ZubairJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
June cannot directly testify to what Walter saw because it would be considered hearsay evidence, which is generally not admissible in court. She did not witness the event herself and her knowledge of the event comes from another person's statement.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance of evidence roles in court proceedings, highlighting the differences between expert witnesses and lay witnesses.