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DECLARATION EVASIVE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-09-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Law of Evidence
CONT

His evasive statements in his testimony had the effect of closing off avenues of inquiry, in addition to requiring the grand jury to ascertain the truth by resolving contradictory evidence; his lies impeded the administration of justice.

OBS

evasive statement: term usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • evasive statements

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit de la preuve
OBS

déclaration évasive : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • déclarations évasives

Spanish

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