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Summary
This document is a transcript of a judge's charge to a jury, specifically Instructions No. 55 and 56, from a case filed on August 10, 2022. The judge instructs the jury not to speculate about individuals not on trial, clarifies that it is normal and proper for witnesses to prepare with lawyers before testifying, and gives the jury full discretion in weighing such testimony. The judge also notes that some evidentiary documents have been redacted.
People (5)
| Name | Role | Context |
|---|---|---|
| defendant | defendant |
Mentioned as the person on trial, distinguishing them from others not on trial.
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| jurors | juror |
Addressed directly as the audience for the instructions, responsible for deciding the case.
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| witnesses | witness |
The subject of Instruction No. 55, regarding their preparation with lawyers before testifying.
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| government lawyers | lawyer |
Mentioned as one of the groups of lawyers with whom witnesses have discussed the case.
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| defense lawyers | lawyer |
Mentioned as one of the groups of lawyers with whom witnesses have discussed the case.
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Organizations (2)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C. | company |
Listed at the bottom of the page, likely the court reporting service that transcribed the proceedings.
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| Court | government agency |
Mentioned in the context of conserving the Court's time through witness preparation.
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Timeline (2 events)
A legal trial is in progress, for which these instructions are being given to the jury.
Court
Witnesses met with government, defense, and their own lawyers to discuss case facts and testimony before appearing in court.
Locations (1)
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Implied by the name of the court reporting agency, "SOUTHERN DISTRICT REPORTERS, P.C."
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Relationships (1)
The document states that witnesses have discussed the case and testimony with government lawyers, defense lawyers, and their own lawyers before appearing in court. This is described as a normal consultation.
Key Quotes (3)
"You also may not speculate as to the reasons why other persons are not on trial."Source
— Implied Judge
(Instructing the jury to focus only on the defendant and not on others who are not part of the trial.)
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"I should tell you there is nothing either unusual or improper about a witness meeting with lawyers before testifying..."Source
— Implied Judge
(Instruction No. 55, explaining to the jury that witness preparation with lawyers is a standard and acceptable practice.)
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"The weight you give to the witness's preparation for his or her testimony and what inferences you draw from such preparation are matters completely within your discretion."Source
— Implied Judge
(Empowering the jury to decide for themselves how to interpret the fact that a witness has prepared their testimony with lawyers.)
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Case 1:20-cr-00330-PAE Document 767 Filed 08/10/22 Page 244 of 257
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from the fact that any person, in addition to the defendant, is not on trial here. You also may not speculate as to the reasons why other persons are not on trial. Those matters are wholly outside your concern and have no bearing on your function as jurors in deciding the case before you.
Instruction No. 55: Preparation of Witnesses.
You've heard evidence during the trial that witnesses have discussed the facts of the case and the testimony with the government lawyers, the defense lawyers, their own lawyers before the witnesses appeared in court. Although you may consider that fact while you're evaluating witness's credibility, I should tell you there is nothing either unusual or improper about a witness meeting with lawyers before testifying so that the witness can be aware of the subjects he or she will be questioned about, focus on those subjects, and have the opportunity to review relevant exhibits before being questioned about them. Such consultation helps conserve your time and the Court's time. It would be unusual for a lawyer to call a witness without such consultation. The weight you give to the witness's preparation for his or her testimony and what inferences you draw from such preparation are matters completely within your discretion.
Instruction No. 56: Redaction of Evidentiary Items.
We have, among the exhibits received in evidence, some documents that are redacted. Redacted means that part of a
Instruction No. 55: Preparation of Witnesses.
You've heard evidence during the trial that witnesses have discussed the facts of the case and the testimony with the government lawyers, the defense lawyers, their own lawyers before the witnesses appeared in court. Although you may consider that fact while you're evaluating witness's credibility, I should tell you there is nothing either unusual or improper about a witness meeting with lawyers before testifying so that the witness can be aware of the subjects he or she will be questioned about, focus on those subjects, and have the opportunity to review relevant exhibits before being questioned about them. Such consultation helps conserve your time and the Court's time. It would be unusual for a lawyer to call a witness without such consultation. The weight you give to the witness's preparation for his or her testimony and what inferences you draw from such preparation are matters completely within your discretion.
Instruction No. 56: Redaction of Evidentiary Items.
We have, among the exhibits received in evidence, some documents that are redacted. Redacted means that part of a
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