Principle

EVIDENCE LAW – Medical Evidence – Proof of Death – Whether Medical Evidence Essential in Homicide Cases

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Medical evidence is desirable but not essential to prove cause of death in homicide cases. The prosecution may prove death by other sufficient evidence—eyewitness testimony, circumstantial evidence, or admissions. Two conditions must be satisfied: (1) evidence of death; (2) evidence that death resulted from the…

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