Keywords:
Introduction Competence and compellability The burden and standard of proof Presumptions Prima facie case Privilege The examanation of witnesses Disposition and character Propensity or similar fact evidence The accused as a witness Real evidence Documentary evidence Opinion evidence and prior determinations Hearsay: the exclusionary rule Hearsay: the common law and statutory exceptions Confessions, admissions and statements made in the accused's presence Illegally obtained evidence and confirmation by subsequent fact Res gestae Corroboration and judicial warnings in the case of suspect witnesses