Hearsay testimony: analysis of its probative value in criminal proceedings

Abstract

The present work has as its object of study the "hearsay testimony" witness and its valuation as a means of proof in the Brazilian criminal process. Initially, a study of testimonial evidence as a genre will be made, and the classifications related to this evidence. As methodology, this article is characterized as an explanatory research, whose method and approach is deductive and qualitative, respectively. In the case of the research technique, bibliographical research was used in order to deepen the knowledge on the specified topic. In view of the above, it can be seen that although admitted, there is a need for greater caution with the valuation of indirect testimonial evidence in criminal proceedings, based on he said/she said, taking into account the potential losses of its unrestricted use, such as the conviction of people based only on rumors. In view of the above, it is perceived that although admitted, there is a need for greater caution with the valuation of indirect testimonial evidence in criminal proceedings, based on he said/she said, taking into account the potential losses of its unrestricted use, such as the conviction of people based only on rumors.