Is it right to convict someone for a crime simply because of anothers testimony?

Question

Perhaps as in the millitary, you can be discharged simply by statements that someone witnessed you commit that crime.

Answer 1

Innocent until proven guilty... the word of someone else (without evidence) is not sufficient for guilt to be proven!!!

Answer 2

Any admissable evidence that satisfies the lawful "trier of fact" (jury in most civilian criminal cases) should be and is adequate to support a conviction. A person can be convicted of civilian felonies on the basis of one witness's testimony or even less, if a jury finds that persuasive. As long as the person accused has an opportunity to challenge the evidence against them and present their own evidence, it is right to convict a person on any amount of evidence greater than nothing at all.

Answer 3

In most courts, the testimony of an eyewitness is enough to get a conviction. Even though eyewitness testimony has been scientifically proven to be unreliable at best, it is still the most often used evidence in getting convictions.

Answer 4

not always as the person cud be lying or being made to tell a false story u need more evidence than just 1 person u need documentary & factual evidentiary in order to convict some1 of a crime.

Answer 5

Sounds like the burning days all over again. The answer is pretty clear already?! ;)

Answer 6

no its not right, but it happens everyday. its called plea bargaining you get popped for a serious crime. you give them lots of information about someone else. they will either lessen your charges or drop the charges. do you understand.

Answer 7

Depends on the situation. That very thing happened the other day in Nashville....

Answer 8

No way. People lie.

Answer 9

No way...that would be really scary.