Eyewitness

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002021",
  "term": "Eyewitness",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A person who has directly observed an event or crime and can provide testimony about what they saw. Their account is often presented in court as evidence, either through direct testimony or a written statement. The reliability of eyewitness testimony is a subject of legal scrutiny, with factors like memory, perception, and suggestive questioning affecting its accuracy.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/eyewitness/"
}