§ 95.10 Evidence to be Taken in Open Court; Competency as in Civil\r\nActions Unless Stated Differently in Law
§ 95.15 Establishment of Prior Convictions
§ 95.20 Corroboration Required in Certain Crimes
§ 95.30 Overt Act Required for Conspiracy Conviction
§ 95.40 Proof of Marriage in Bigamy Trial
§ 95.50 Corroboration in Trial for Compelling Prostitution
§ 95.60 Proof in Trials for Illegal Lottery
§ 95.75 Proof of Official Record or Lack
§ 95.80 Determination of Foreign Law
§ 95.85 Appointment of Expert Witnesses by Court
§ 95.90 Appointment by Court of Interpreter

Terms Used In Guam Code > Title 8 > Chapter 95 - Evidence

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.