Legal Question in Criminal Law in Missouri
can a suspect be held in jail for arson if there is no physical evidence except a witness coming forth 2 years after the crime?
Asked on 1/27/11, 12:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Smith
LawSmith
A defendant may be arrested based upon a statement from a witness. A conviction without other evidence is another thing altogether. The mere fact that a witness names the defendant, is not usually in itself enough to prevent the defendant from bonding out pending trial.
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Answered on 1/28/11, 12:10 pm
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