Prosecution Witness
/ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən ˈwɪtnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A witness who testifies on behalf of the prosecution in a criminal case, providing evidence intended to support the charge against the defendant.
The prosecution witness testified about the defendant’s presence at the crime scene.
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- prosecution witness
- prosecution witnesses
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Commentary
Prosecution witnesses may include eyewitnesses, expert witnesses, or character witnesses whose testimony supports the criminal charges. Drafting should specify their role clearly to distinguish from defense witnesses.
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