Evidence for the prosecution given by a participant in or accomplice to the crime being tried.
what happens if they turn Queen's evidence?
Example sentencesExamples
- The 33-year-old was facing a much stiffer sentence but it was reduced after he turned supergrass and gave Queen's Evidence against a corrupt police officer.
- Initially he was a defendant but he turned Queen's evidence and helped secure the conviction of a gang involved in the importation of up to 40 kilos of heroin.
- Offenders will be guaranteed in writing that if they plead guilty and turn Queen's evidence, the sentencing judge will be told of their cooperation and they can expect a lower sentence.
- However, the use of Queen's evidence is always fraught with controversy as witnesses have a clear personal incentive to give the testimony.
- I'm glad she gave Queen's evidence but am under no illusions as to her motivations.