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Summary
This document is a page from a court transcript, specifically jury instructions from case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE, filed on August 10, 2022. The text guides the jury on how to assess the credibility of a witness who is a convicted felon, instructing them to use their own judgment, experience, and common sense to determine the weight of the testimony. It clarifies that a prior conviction is a factor to consider but does not automatically require them to disregard the testimony.
People (1)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| the witness | witness |
An individual who provided testimony and is described as a convicted felon, whose credibility the jury must evaluate.
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Organizations (1)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page, likely the court reporting agency that transcribed the proceedings.
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Timeline (1 events)
2022-08-10
A judge provides instructions to a jury on how to evaluate the credibility and testimony of a witness, specifically one with a prior felony conviction.
courtroom
the witness
the jury
Locations (1)
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Mentioned as the venue where the jury evaluates testimony using their experience and common sense.
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Key Quotes (3)
"You have heard the testimony of a witness who was previously convicted of a crime punishable by more than one year in jail. This prior conviction was put into evidence for you to consider in evaluating the witness's credibility."Source
— Unknown (likely the judge)
(Informing the jury about a witness's prior conviction and its relevance to their credibility.)
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Quote #1
"You're not required to accept testimony even though the testimony is not contradicted and the witness's testimony is not challenged."Source
— Unknown (likely the judge)
(Instructing the jury that they have the ultimate authority to accept or reject testimony, regardless of whether it is contested.)
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Quote #2
"You bring to this courtroom all your experience and common sense."Source
— Unknown (likely the judge)
(Advising the jury to use their personal life experience and judgment when evaluating the evidence and testimony presented.)
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