Difference between revisions of "China Criminal Defense Manual - Questioning the Witness"
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'''Example:''' Isn't it true that my client called the police, and waited for them at the scene? | '''Example:''' Isn't it true that my client called the police, and waited for them at the scene? | ||
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| + | ==DEFENSE WITNESS EVALUATION== | ||
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| + | Legal Background | ||
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| + | Chinese law allows the criminal defender to: | ||
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| + | #Conduct an independent investigation to verify the evidence collected by the public security organ and prosecution (CPL Article 37) | ||
| + | #Cross-examine the prosecution's witnesses (CPL Article 47, 156) | ||
| + | #Use evidence to impeach the prosecution's witnesses (CPL Article 157, 159, 160) | ||
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| + | The following form serves as a guide to help you evaluate and prepare for the testimony of witnesses that may help your case. | ||
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| + | [[File: Defense Witness Evaluation Form]] | ||
