During a civil or criminal trial, can the defendant make statements in court on his / her behalf ?
It is called "testifying". However, for those of us in the field, we sometimes also refer to it as "suicide by jury".
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It is called "testifying". However, for those of us in the field, we sometimes also refer to it as "suicide by jury".
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If he gets convicted, he's getting deported. No questions asked. So, any time he may have to spend in jail on the criminal case, if convicted,...
Huh?
What could you possibly be looking at? A fine, court costs and maybe even a few days in jail if convicted. Is that worth 500 bucks?
What kind of moron would sue you for a few hundred dollars for his own mistake? Where are you working? In an Indonesian sweat shop? Holy crap. ...
You really, really, want to go to jail, don't you? As far as recording goes, unless the cop consents, the answers are: Audio, yes, illegal. ...
Call the police and file a fraud report. Have her arrested. Take her to small claims court. Tell the Judge in her divorce case. Just a few...
If you're leaving the country, how can they recover damages?
Forget about it.