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[DG_DG]

Let's say that the prosecution has a single witness. The witness makes X claim, while the defendant refutes that claim. Could a conviction be found off this alone?

Edit: Oregon, though I doubt the state matters in this question.

[LawResearcherMissy]

I expect that would depend on the evidence provided.

[BOR]

I expect that would depend on the evidence provided.

Ditto. The trier of fact, whether it be Judge or Jury, weighs the evidence.


The only crime I know which requires the testimony of at least 2 (two) witnesses for conviction, is Treason, per the Constitution!!

[seniorjudge]

Let's say that the prosecution has a single witness. The witness makes X claim, while the defendant refutes that claim. Could a conviction be found off this alone?

Edit: Oregon, though I doubt the state matters in this question.

The chances are about 50-50, more or less.

Those are the same chances for anything happening in the universe.