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testimonial immunity

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A quick definition of testimonial immunity:

Testimonial immunity is a type of protection given to a person who is forced to give testimony in a criminal case. It means that the person's testimony cannot be used against them in a future criminal prosecution. However, any information derived from that testimony can still be used. This protection only applies if the person is compelled to testify and does not apply if they testify voluntarily. It is like a shield that protects the person from being punished for what they say in court.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Testimonial immunity is a legal protection that prevents a person's compelled testimony from being used against them in a criminal case. It is a logical extension of the Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.

Examples: If a witness is compelled to testify in a criminal case, their testimony cannot be used against them in a subsequent criminal proceeding. However, any information derived from that testimony can be used against them. This protection only applies in a subsequent criminal prosecution in which the witness is subject to prosecution for an offense related to their earlier testimony.

Explanation: Testimonial immunity is a legal protection that ensures that a person's compelled testimony cannot be used against them in a criminal case. This protection is only available when a witness is compelled to testify and does not apply when a witness testifies voluntarily. The purpose of this protection is to prevent the government from forcing a person to incriminate themselves and to encourage witnesses to testify truthfully without fear of prosecution.

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Rightfullytherlauren

12:39

Is barkelay sending out WL?

BruceSutter

12:39

I don't have a great explanation for my GPA. I was lazy and unmotivated. Now I'm not. Just believe me please. That's about it

babycat

12:39

Haha happens to the best of us

HopefullyInLawSchool

12:40

@BruceSutter: so real

JumpySubsequentDolphin

12:40

still feels like it might be worth a shot to ED. I think duke’s ED II app deadline hasn’t passed, right?

EvolBunny

12:41

@JumpySubsequentDolphin: you know schools that are like 350th ranked have people with 170+ lsats, right? GPA and all that does play a role and bruce is likely not getting what he wants

HopefullyInLawSchool

12:42

Whats the point of being self defeating and never trying tho?

ImpartialLion

12:42

350th ranked law school: https://www.freedomlawschool.org

babycat

12:43

new question for folks here, do you think being kjd demonstrably hurts your application?

JumpySubsequentDolphin

12:43

hopefully not 😀

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

12:43

That’s incredible lion

jackfrost11770

12:43

yeah duke ed 2 is in jan, i think if i don't get in berk ed i'll do that assuming that i haven't gotten a decision from them by that point

EvolBunny

12:43

haha i said "like," my local school is like 300-500th depending on year and they usually have 5+ 170+ scorers

2big2fail

12:44

i cant imagine it hurts your application if you demonstrate purpose and direction. the problem with some kjds is they dont really know what they want with life yet

[] texaslawhopefully

12:44

the usnews rankings don't even go down that far

BruceSutter

12:44

Duke is pretty gpa sensitive. The most sub 3 gpa friendly T14s are gulc, uva, and now cornell

babycat

12:44

@EvolBunny: there are 198 ABA accredited schools in the US

[] texaslawhopefully

12:44

the vast majority of 170+ are enrolling at T20's--that's the only way they keep a 170 median lmao

HopefullyInLawSchool

12:44

just claim what you want in life in applications and then it can change in law school as ur exposed to stuff

[] texaslawhopefully

12:45

@babycat: I don't think so, assuming that you have a cohesive why law and actually did stuff in undergrad. I mean ofc your application will always be stronger given work experience, but I don't think KJD status on its own "hurts" your application.

BruceSutter

12:45

best thing you can do as a sub 3 is clear Wash U's median and go there, which I'm going to try to do in January if I don't hear from UGA before the deadline to sign up (Dec 3)

EvolBunny

12:45

https://www.lsd.law/search/2lrBO

babycat

12:45

I'm just saying this as a hypothetical. people say urm boost is the equivalent of x LSAT point increase. was just wondering if there was an equivalent kJD decrease

ExactBodybuilder98

12:46

I think you guys think about yourselves too much. All you can do is put together a well rounded application and simply wait!

[] texaslawhopefully

12:46

@EvolBunny: I think you just proved yourself wrong lmao. It is showing 50 percent of people with those stats getting into WashU.

[] texaslawhopefully

12:46

"@JumpySubsequentDolphin: you know schools that are like 350th ranked have people with 170+ lsats, right? GPA and all that does play a role and bruce is likely not getting what he wants"

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

12:46

I’m gonna drink a bottle of Jack for every rejection

babycat

12:47

call me curious George the way I be asking questions

babycat

12:47

actually the opposite of thinking about myself I just want to see what other people think

EvolBunny

12:48

@texaslawhopefully: is washu the entire t20? Or notorious for letting applicants redact gpa or lsat? Like okay i guess washu, what about the rest? Buddy literally said he is a nothing candidate except high lsat. No EC, WE, minority status, right skin color, military, in state, etc. That means he will be fucked by the t20, except maybe washu

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