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I see what they mean, but still doesn't seem good. I would assume "big brained" witness especially defendants are told by their lawyers to shut up for similar r
by Ericson2314 5y ago
I see what they mean, but still doesn't seem good. I would assume "big brained" witness especially defendants are told by their lawyers to shut up for similar reasons, too.
- fatbird 5y agoHans Reiser would almost certainly be free today if he hadn't overruled his lawyer and taken the stand in his own defence.
- throwawayboise 5y agoDefendants often don't testify at all, it's impossible for them to be impartial and generally they can only hurt themselves. They have the presumption of innocence and they don't have to say a word to establish that.
- Ericson2314 5y agoGood points