A person who saw a crime or some part of it being committed or who has relevant information is a _____

• A. Informant
• B. Witness
• C. Eyewitness
• D. Victim

Answer: (B)

In criminal cases, a witness is anyone who has information about the crime, whether they directly saw it or just know something relevant. The statement fits this definition because it includes both someone who saw part of the crime (an eyewitness) and someone who has other information that could help the case. The broader term “witness” covers both situations, while “eyewitness” is a more specific subset that only applies to those who observed the crime with their senses. An informant is typically someone who provides information to investigators (often for a payoff or other arrangement), not necessarily a person who observed the event. A victim is the person harmed by the crime, not defined by whether they witnessed it or have information. So, the best answer is witness.