Alabama Code 36-11-20. Amendments allowed in trial of case; matters as to which evidence may be introduced
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 36-11-20
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
In all cases instituted under the provisions of this chapter, any and all amendments necessary to a trial of the case upon its merits shall be allowed. Witnesses may testify to any facts or circumstances within their knowledge which may show or tend to show that the accused has been guilty of any of the offenses or delinquencies charged against him or is incompetent, as the case may be; and, in like manner, the accused must have a similar right to introduce like evidence to show that he has not been guilty of the offenses or delinquencies charged against him or that he is not incompetent, as the case may be.