The Shocking Truth: Can You Be Convicted Based on Someone's Word Alone? Find Out Now!

"Can You Be Convicted Based on Someone's Word Alone?

The short answer is yes, you can. In Louisiana, there is a jury instruction that tells the jury specifically that they can convict based on the testimony of a single witness if they find that witness to be credible.

This may seem logical when you think about certain situations such as date rape cases or smaller drug cases where it would almost be impossible to prosecute if you couldn't rely on just the alleged victim or police officer's testimony alone. Historically, the Bible states that you need the testimony of two witnesses to convict someone. This can become important when picking a jury, as some individuals may have religious beliefs that hold this very dearly and will tell the judge that they need more than one witness to convict someone.

As a defense attorney, you're also dealing with one-on-one testimony as well. Jurors must consider if they can believe one person's testimony, even if there is no other type of evidence such as a body camera or DNA. It's important to remember that there are two categories of evidence: direct evidence and circumstantial evidence. Direct evidence is when a witness sees, hears, smells, or says something, while circumstantial evidence is an assumption based on a set of facts.

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If you can prove that interaction never took place will the case be dismissed by the judge or will the jury decide your fate based on their feelings