I was sworn in at the DA office, The DA was writing my statement...I never read it, sign it, and I didn't write it. I never receaved a copy of that statement. The Detective from the case was also putting words in my mouth! I am a witness and I made a statement on the accusor that is in Jail, Can they use that statement aginst me? What is my rights?
2007-07-05 12:04:52 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
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I DID NOT SIGN ANYTHING!
I NEVER LYIED....THE DETECTIVE IS ADDING THE LIES TO THE OTHER PERSON THAT I AM TESTIFYING TOO! I HAVE SOME PROOF THAT HE IS INOCCENT! I DONT WANT NO ONE! LYING ON ME....with a statement they had wrote and swon me in on that I didn't get to see....!
2007-07-05 12:44:19 · update #1
You were sworn in and deposed.
You don't have to sign a deposition, it is just the same as testifying in court.
It cannot be used in court, but when you testify, if you change your story the DA will bring out the deposition and "refresh" your memory.
2007-07-05 13:06:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The lawyers ask the witnesses questions. They don't make a statement before doing so. Taking an oath before giving a testimony is no longer a legal requirement in many jurisdictions. When it is the Court Clerk will ask the witness "Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?"
2016-05-19 01:52:14 · answer #2 · answered by loris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you were honest and didn't lie. Lying can get you into a lot of trouble. If you didn't lie and you didn't have anything to do with the crime in question then I don't understand what you're worried about. Your statement is to provide them with information about the crime or criminal. You may be called into court to testify and if and when you do, I can only tell you that you must tell the truth, unless you want to end up in jail too.
2007-07-05 12:16:57 · answer #3 · answered by Lola 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Request a copy of the statement, if there's something that you didn't say or that you said but now you aren't sure about you can ammend it. You can tell the judge that you were under pressure and you were nervous and you didn't read before you signed, but you are willing to make another statement.
2007-07-05 12:13:05 · answer #4 · answered by Sarita 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are just trying to bluff you.If it goes to court,call them the liars that they are.Let them present whatever they want to present.All that they have are accusations and allegations,not proof that you have committed a crime.
The jury is not blind and stupid and you will be acquitted.Either that or the judge will summarily dismiss any charges against you.
2007-07-05 12:21:00 · answer #5 · answered by Den 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so.
unless you gave a sworn deposition, then you will be asked to come to court and testify and then might be asked about what you said while being questioned.
2007-07-05 13:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by nostradamus02012 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any information received pertaining to a crime can be used to further the investigation.
2007-07-05 12:46:41 · answer #7 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
if they put you on the stand, you can deny that you wrote it. tell your attorney what happened.
2007-07-05 12:15:45 · answer #8 · answered by brian 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah
2007-07-05 12:12:41 · answer #9 · answered by pleasant 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋