Principle

EVIDENCE – Accomplice – Accomplices and Tainted Witnesses

Area of law
EVIDENCE
Court
Supreme Court

An accomplice is a partner in crime. A tainted witness includes accomplices and witnesses with personal motives. The principle requires caution in relying on their testimony. The court must look for corroboration. The rule applies to both prosecution and defence witnesses. The judge must warn…

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