Difference between revisions of "Pleading Not Guilty and Criminal Trials (1:VII)"

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# “I refer you to page 3, line 8, where you said ‘[read out what is in the transcript or statement verbatim, including any ums and ahs. However, you may abbreviate any swear words to their first letter]’ You said that? (yes) You knew it was important to tell the police the truth? (yes) That was the truth?” (if no) So you lied to the police when you told them that?   
# “I refer you to page 3, line 8, where you said ‘[read out what is in the transcript or statement verbatim, including any ums and ahs. However, you may abbreviate any swear words to their first letter]’ You said that? (yes) You knew it was important to tell the police the truth? (yes) That was the truth?” (if no) So you lied to the police when you told them that?   
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# “You said in your direct examination when my friend was asking you questions [summarize conflicting evidence from your notes]?” (yes) But here you told the police [reread the line of the transcript]. Which version do you now say is the truth?  
# “You said in your direct examination when my friend was asking you questions [summarize conflicting evidence from your notes]?” (yes) But here you told the police [reread the line of the transcript]. Which version do you now say is the truth?  
 
'''''For more information, please see the LSLAP Guide to Criminal Defence Work'''''.
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