Define a witness.

• A. Any person who has information about the crime or related evidence.
• B. The judge presiding over the case.
• C. The victim of the crime.
• D. The person who committed the crime.

Answer: (A)

A witness is someone who has information about the crime or related evidence. This includes what they personally observed, heard, or know from materials connected to the case, and in court they provide truthful testimony under oath to help establish what happened.

This definition fits the given option because it covers a broad range of people who can contribute information or evidence—bystanders, victims, or others with relevant knowledge. It isn’t about the judge, who decides legal questions, nor limited to the person who committed the crime (the offender). While a victim can be a witness if they have information, the concept of a witness is not restricted to victims alone.