Q: My ex-fiancé didn't tell the officers he punched me but admitted to my sister he did. Can I use this in court?
My ex fiancé came home drunk and began verbally then physically assualted me. I asked him to leave and that we were over. He called 911 and told the police I assualted him but neglected to tell them the scratches on his face were from when he had me in a chokehold and then punched me. So I got arrested because the police said I had no physical evidence of injury even though my face was bruised the next day. He admitted to my sister in a phone call when she asked about my black eyes and chunks of hair pulled out that he did indeed hit me. Can I use my sister as a witness that I was the victim not him?
A: yes if your case goes to trial then she can testify and she should be subpoenaed. Your sister should also report this to the police
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