英语词汇“Queen's evidence”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Queen's evidence

noun [mass noun] English Law

Evidence for the prosecution given by a participant in or accomplice to the crime being tried: what happens if they turn Queen’s evidence?...

Initially he was a defendant but he turned Queen's evidence and helped secure the conviction of a gang involved in the importation of up to 40 kilos of heroin.
Offenders will be guaranteed in writing that if they plead guilty and turn Queen's evidence, the sentencing judge will be told of their cooperation and they can expect a lower sentence.
However, the use of Queen's evidence is always fraught with controversy as witnesses have a clear personal incentive to give the testimony.

单词	Queen's evidence
释义	Queen's evidence noun [mass noun] English Law Evidence for the prosecution given by a participant in or accomplice to the crime being tried: what happens if they turn Queen’s evidence?... Initially he was a defendant but he turned Queen's evidence and helped secure the conviction of a gang involved in the importation of up to 40 kilos of heroin. Offenders will be guaranteed in writing that if they plead guilty and turn Queen's evidence, the sentencing judge will be told of their cooperation and they can expect a lower sentence. However, the use of Queen's evidence is always fraught with controversy as witnesses have a clear personal incentive to give the testimony.
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