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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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| 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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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
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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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"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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"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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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 767 Filed 08/10/22 Page 236 of 257 3070
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1 is for you to decide to what extent, if at all, the witness's
2 interest has affected or colored his or her testimony.
3 You have heard the testimony of a witness who was
4 previously convicted of a crime punishable by more than one
5 year in jail. This prior conviction was put into evidence for
6 you to consider in evaluating the witness's credibility. You
7 may consider the fact that the witness who testified is a
8 convicted felon in deciding how much of his or her testimony to
9 accept and what weight, if any, it should be given. You're not
10 required to accept testimony even though the testimony is not
11 contradicted and the witness's testimony is not challenged.
12 You may decide because of the witness's bearing or demeanor or
13 because of the inherent improbability of the testimony or for
14 other reasons sufficient to yourselves that the testimony is
15 not worthy of belief. On the other hand, you may find because
16 of a witness's bearing and demeanor and based upon your
17 consideration of all of the other evidence in the case that the
18 witness is truthful.
19 Thus, there is no magic formula by which you can
20 evaluate testimony. You bring to this courtroom all your
21 experience and common sense. You determine for yourselves in
22 many circumstances the reliability of statements that are made
23 by others to you and upon which you are asked to rely and act.
24 You may use the same tests here that you use in your everyday
25 lives. You may consider the interest of any witness in the
2 interest has affected or colored his or her testimony.
3 You have heard the testimony of a witness who was
4 previously convicted of a crime punishable by more than one
5 year in jail. This prior conviction was put into evidence for
6 you to consider in evaluating the witness's credibility. You
7 may consider the fact that the witness who testified is a
8 convicted felon in deciding how much of his or her testimony to
9 accept and what weight, if any, it should be given. You're not
10 required to accept testimony even though the testimony is not
11 contradicted and the witness's testimony is not challenged.
12 You may decide because of the witness's bearing or demeanor or
13 because of the inherent improbability of the testimony or for
14 other reasons sufficient to yourselves that the testimony is
15 not worthy of belief. On the other hand, you may find because
16 of a witness's bearing and demeanor and based upon your
17 consideration of all of the other evidence in the case that the
18 witness is truthful.
19 Thus, there is no magic formula by which you can
20 evaluate testimony. You bring to this courtroom all your
21 experience and common sense. You determine for yourselves in
22 many circumstances the reliability of statements that are made
23 by others to you and upon which you are asked to rely and act.
24 You may use the same tests here that you use in your everyday
25 lives. You may consider the interest of any witness in the
SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C.
(212) 805-0300
(212) 805-0300
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