defense witness
Accused's courtroom ally
A defense witness is someone who testifies on behalf of the accused in a legal proceeding, offering evidence or testimony intended to support the defendant's case: The defense witness contradicted the prosecution's timeline.
Contrast with prosecution witness, who testifies against the accused.
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- eyewitness accountTestimony from direct observer
- judgeOne who decides
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- legal strategyPlanned courtroom approach
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