CJ 3405 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: O. J. Simpson Murder Case
6 Sep 2016
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Testifying in court is a learned skill for police. Helpful hints for testifying in court for police: when the prosecutor asks you a question, answer as quickly and respectfully as you can. You don"t want to give the defense attorney an opportunity to object: when the defense asks you a question, answer respectfully, but pause for just a moment. Waiting for a moment allows the prosecutor to object the defense"s questions: be professional in your responses, whether it is to the prosecutor, the defense, or judge. Eyewitness testimonies are the least reliable type of evidence that go into a courtroom: however, they are very important, especially as it relates to the jury. The first time, without any eyewitness evidence, 18% students would have convicted the defendant. The second time, with one eyewitness, 72% of the students would have: police can influence eyewitness accounts greatly. convicted the defendant. Sometimes, this can be done just because they are doing their jobs.
