§ 10.58.010 Rules — Generally
§ 10.58.020 Presumption of innocence — Conviction of lowest degree, when
§ 10.58.030 Confession as evidence
§ 10.58.035 Statement of defendant — Admissibility
§ 10.58.038 Polygraph examinations — Victims of alleged sex offenses
§ 10.58.040 Intent to defraud
§ 10.58.060 Ownership — Proof of
§ 10.58.080 View of place of crime permissible

Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 10.58 - Evidence

  • 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.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • 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.