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1. Cross-examine the prosecution's witnesses
 
1. Cross-examine the prosecution's witnesses
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2. Use evidence to impeach the prosecution's witnesses
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3. Ask a Magistrate or police officer to collect evidence on behalf of the accused. If the police or a Magistrate, discount evidence which could favor the defense, this is grounds for an appeal, and strong grounds for later nullification of the verdict.
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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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== Defense witness evaluation form ==
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Defense Witness #____
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Name of Witness:
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Address: Phone number:
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Family member(s):
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Place of work:
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Relationship to accused (if any):
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Reputation for honesty or dishonesty:
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Capacity/mental health issues (if any):
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Prior arrests/criminal convictions (including juvenile record):
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Pages in the case file where this witness appears:
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Prosecutor's evidence we need to discuss or explain:
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1. description of crime scene
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2. knowledge of complainant/victim
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3. knowledge of prosecution witness
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4. expert testimony on:
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a. blood
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b. tests by prosecution
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c. reconstruction of the crime scene
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d. victim's injuries/mental health status

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