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A quick definition of bias:

Term: Bias

Definition: Bias means having a preference or dislike for someone or something before knowing all the facts. In criminal law, bias is when a person's relationship with a witness might make the witness give evidence that is not fair to both sides. This can happen without the witness even realizing it.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Bias refers to a pre-existing inclination or prejudice for or against someone or something. In criminal law, bias is used to describe a situation where a witness may unconsciously or otherwise give testimony in favor of or against a party due to their relationship with that party.

Example: In the case of United States v. Slough, a witness was found to have a bias towards the defendant due to their personal relationship. This bias may have influenced the witness's testimony, leading them to give evidence that was favorable to the defendant.

Explanation: This example illustrates how bias can impact the reliability of witness testimony in criminal cases. When a witness has a bias towards a party, they may be more likely to give evidence that supports that party's case, even if it is not entirely truthful. This can make it difficult for judges and juries to determine the facts of a case and can lead to wrongful convictions or acquittals.

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Dkk
12:52
@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: well someone got an A so maybe an A
just checked the reddit, apparently it means nothing..
HAPPY FRIDAY HAPPY UCLA DAY
what time would they release cuz west coast
BulbasaurNoLikeCardio
12:54
I hate that Vanderbilts portal gives no status
HopefullyInLawSchool
12:54
@VolatileClumsyAcolyte: did you apply YM to Brooklyn?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:57
@SplitterusClitterus: THEY BETTER HAVE AN A WAVE TODAYYY
glovediedthisishismom
12:57
kendrick lamar
glovediedthisishismom
12:57
album
JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:57
I think usually they release at like 1ish?
JumpySubsequentDolphin
12:57
@glovediedthisishismom: GNXXXX
babycat
12:59
I heard if you apply YM at Brooklyn specifically it’s the equivalent of like a 5 LSAT point boost
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:00
^^^^This
13:00
does anyone have any information on lsu? I have only heard of 1 person getting a decision and its driving me insane
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:01
Just info on their YM applications but nothing else
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:02
@BeFree03:
13:04
yeah thats all i am seeing as well. i have literally looked everywhere trying to find at least a time of day for decisions but theres nothing
CuriousPanda2362
13:04
I feel like it’s the calm before the storm
CuriousPanda2362
13:05
Big movement are bound to happen soon but it’s so eerily quiet
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:05
^^^^Me taking a dookie
CuriousPanda2362
13:05
Lmao
babycat
13:06
Ehh I think schools will prob release information on their YM applicants first before they even get to RD
babycat
13:06
I wouldn’t expect RD applicants to hear anything until after Thanksgiving bc they prioritize YM so heavily
HopefullyInLawSchool
13:06
I heard theyll do that at LSU but not 100% sure
2big2fail
13:09
berkeley status checker is so funny
13:11
berk today will be Huge if it happens
2big2fail
13:12
i think berkeley next wave will be in december
13:13
that is probable i just have a funny where i say “berk today” every single day
2big2fail
13:13
makes sense
@JumpySubsequentDolphin: TODAY IS OUR DAY also 1pm est or pst?
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