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Simple English definitions for legal terms

statement

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A quick definition of statement:

A statement is either something someone says or does that they intend to be seen as true, or a formal presentation of facts. In criminal cases, it can also refer to an account of someone's knowledge of a crime given to the police during an investigation. There are different types of statements, such as false statements which are knowingly untrue and incriminating statements which suggest someone's guilt. A prior consistent statement is a witness's earlier statement that conflicts with their testimony at trial, and a sworn statement is one given under oath. A voluntary statement is one made without any pressure or influence.

A more thorough explanation:

A statement is a verbal or nonverbal assertion intended as evidence or a formal presentation of facts. It can also refer to an account of a person's knowledge of a crime taken by the police during their investigation.

  • Consonant statement: A prior declaration of a witness, testified to by a person to whom the declaration was made and allowed into evidence only after the witness's testimony has been impeached. For example, if a witness changes their testimony during a trial, a consonant statement made earlier can be used to show that their original testimony was truthful.
  • False statement: An untrue statement knowingly made with the intent to mislead. For example, if someone lies under oath during a trial, they are making a false statement and can be charged with perjury.
  • Prior consistent statement: A witness's earlier statement that conflicts with the witness's testimony at trial. This type of statement can be used to rebut a charge that the testimony was improperly influenced or fabricated.
  • Sworn statement: A statement given under oath, such as an affidavit.
  • Voluntary statement: A statement made without the influence of duress, coercion, or inducement. For example, if a suspect voluntarily confesses to a crime without being pressured by the police, their statement can be used as evidence.

These examples illustrate the different types of statements that can be used as evidence in legal proceedings. They show how statements can be used to establish the truth or falsehood of a claim, and how they can be used to impeach a witness's testimony.

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JupitersMoons
11:34
pls they have to be Fancy lmfao
PremiumFrequentCrane
11:34
@windyMagician: last i looked many people HATE accommodations and the abuse fucks like you create in the system. If this supposed fancy girl called that out, i support it lmfao Fucking half the t14 wouldnt be there without "let me be marked with double the time" special treatment. People who would score 163 and not be in a t14 if they didnt have accommodations, like the 165 above them who is exactly like them, aka not on pills not in therapy first time EVER testing with accommodations. Fucking cheater pieces of shit, this is all another way to gatekeep from the rich re their little shits needing to inherit so they expensive diagnoses from 5 and test that way all life when dont need it but guess what? WIth double time they score above people without! lmfao
JupitersMoons
11:37
"supposed Fancy girl" is taking me out
NosyBeagle
11:38
wtf
PremiumFrequentCrane
11:41
@JupitersMoons: spin more rhymes than a lazy susan
NosyBeagle
11:41
needing accomdations for tests isn't cheating tho. you just need extra help because your brain isn't typical of most test takers
PremiumFrequentCrane
11:43
It is when they dont need them lmfao then they go "oh no i do need them i just didnt know i had adhd until 24 and took hundreds of tests my whole life without, but the tutor said just do it" lmfao no one says people who really need it shouldnt get it, but the thing is 80%+ are people who just go "i need lsat to get into the school i want and getting double time moves me from 167 to 177 and that is worth a 300k scholarship and a job making 260k at grad instead of 80k"
NosyBeagle
11:44
yo can i manifest adhd
ronniedoeslaw
11:44
I wonder if the logic games removal makes the LSAT easier or harder. Many people I’ve spoken to said that was their favorite section
PremiumFrequentCrane
11:45
@NosyBeagle: you can use something like this: https://www.talkwithfrida.com/adult-adhd-diagnosis/ and now you magically have adhd! And can get double time! All for about $300 lmfao aka you buy a 300k scholarship and a job with an extra 100k+ per year for $300. Many do this. They compete for spots, not to be the most deserving.
NosyBeagle
11:47
i think i could've conquered logic games if i gave myself more time to study. but i don't miss it tbh
NosyBeagle
11:48
$300? bruh
PremiumFrequentCrane
11:50
This is why i say everyone should get the double time test. No more accommodations, completely level playing field, aka equality of opportunity. Logic games are the funnest to study but LR is exactly the same on being able to EXPECT -0. And yes, $300 or less depending where you live! And lsac will allow that to get double time, only 3 sections, unlimited stop/start in the sessions, and 15 minute breaks lmfao you can also get it on paper!
FrioJGenius
11:56
@PremiumFrequentCrane: yeah double time is excessive since a significant part of being a lawyer is meeting deadlines, like if they gave an extra 5-10 minutes, whatever, but 1h10m to answer 25 MC questions is overkill
windyMagician
11:56
girl i don’t have accommodations
bigfatsloth
11:59
i do :3
bigfatsloth
11:59
time and a half
bigfatsloth
11:59
all i sent them was my 504 plan from high school nthey said bet
bigfatsloth
12:00
unmedicated tho
PremiumFrequentCrane
12:03
@FrioJGenius: good thing our top schools who feed into the top roles and most important places disagree! They say "give me the kid who scores 155 l;egit and 172 with double time, they are better than the 167 legit no double time"
windyMagician
12:03
okay get ur money up
ronniedoeslaw
12:05
There’s been about a 30% increase nation wide in law school apps this school, I believe this may just favor larger institutions & I’m curious to see if schools begin to take in larger class sizes to compensate
FrioJGenius
12:06
@ronniedoeslaw: only if employers are willing to hire more lawyers, which seems doubtful. Schools dont want unemployed grads
windyMagician
12:12
class sizes appear to be staying the same
NemoPropheta
12:36
veo3 is scary
ronniedoeslaw
12:53
the waiting game is just as hard as the lsat lol
NemoPropheta
13:01
I had a dream last night I got a 172
NemoPropheta
13:01
I was so upset
ronniedoeslaw
13:02
Upset you it was just a dream or upset at the score ? Hahah
ronniedoeslaw
13:02
You can make your dream a reality
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