Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
how can ajudge determ that a person is quilty with no evidece?
Asked on 9/21/11, 2:16 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
She can't. But the layperson's definition of evidence is narrower than the law's. Testimony, for example, is a type of evidence even though most non-lawyers don't think of it that way.
Answered on 9/21/11, 2:20 pm
A judge cannot determine a defendant is guilty without evidence.
Answered on 9/21/11, 2:21 pm
Theresa Hofmeister
Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law
Opinions vary on what is evidence (or "good" or "convincing" evidence.)
Answered on 9/22/11, 12:26 am
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