Admissible evidence is evidence, which can be brought forward in a court of law to support or undermine a legal case. In order to be considered admissible, evidence must meet certain standards, with the standards being especially high in criminal cases. Disputes over the admissibility of evidence often play a role in major trials, with lawyers from both sides attempting to suppress evidence, which does not favor their case, with the goal of weakening the position of the other side. Judges usually make determination in admissibility evidences. Credible evidence is evidence that in the light of reason and common sense is worthy of belief. Credible evidence is a term given to testimony, and physical or circumstantial evidence that may be used to prove a point, especially in a court of law. The question of whether evidence is appropriate in any given case is usually a question of law. Determining whether admitted evidence is credible is usually subject to interpretation by a jury or other body that is convened to determine the facts of a certain case or situation.
What distinguishes fact testimony from opinion testimony? What type of witness is allowed to present each?
A fact testimony is a testimony a person testifies with knowledge about what happened in a particular case, who testifies in the case about what happened or what the facts are. Fact witness testimony consists testimony of witness for the recitation of facts and/or events as opposed to an expert witness, whose testimony consists of the presentation of an opinion, a diagnosis, etc. Usually a fact witness can testify only about facts that (he) (she) can see, hear, touch, taste or smell. An expert witness has scientific, technical or other special knowledge that allows the witness to give an opinion. An expert’s knowledge can come from training, education, experience or skill. Experts can testify about facts, and they can give their opinions in their area of expertise.
