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I've often heard that apologies in various contexts can be used as evidence for litigation (eg, saying "oh sorry" after an auto accident) . Its a sad state of a
by maerF0x0 13y ago
I've often heard that apologies in various contexts can be used as evidence for litigation (eg, saying "oh sorry" after an auto accident) . Its a sad state of affairs, but people have to protect themselves from idiots and the courts they convince.
- smackfu 13y agoI think that's more in the sense of "oh sorry, I didn't see you!" Which is an admission of guilt.
- tedivm 13y agoI hear this all the time but have never actually seen evidence for it. Can someone actually back this up?
- berberous 13y agoHere's a law review article that discusses the issue: http://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/research/JLPP/upload/Helmreich-final.pdf http://www.lawschool.cornell.edu/research/JLPP/upload/Helmre... That said, I don't think there would be any issue with the woman in the recording saying something kind and generic, like "I feel for you, and I am sorry to have to do this."
- fragsworth 13y agoThat doesn't apply here, the context is very different.
- streetnigga 13y agoCitation would be needed since I've never seen court insist that the ability to feel sorry (or just saying it to placate others) means guilt for an accused act. Edit: Wouldn't that be something though? It would enable someone to argue innocence due to lying wholesale to someone's face saying you were sorry. Sure you'd have to admit to being a liar in court but whatever. After winning slam dunk since this venue is apparently void of evidence, say sorry to the court for the problems (leave the judge wondering) and call it a day.
- rayiner 13y agoLawyers tell you not to apologize for fear of what else you might say while apologizing ("oh I'm so sorry, I was on my cell phone!"). It's not because courts or juries will interpret a mere "I'm sorry!" as an admission of guilt.