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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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Dkk
18:05
Dodged USC R's so a good day today.
18:06
@Dkk: smooth like that
Dkk
18:11
Always happy to see my apps go long lol. Especially cus I am slightly hungover. Had a bottle of wine last night, 3 margs, 4 cocktails, 3 shots, and a pour of whiskey. Craziest MLK day ever.
18:12
damn what'd u do
Dkk
18:12
Probably had about a gallon of water on it too lol. 12 hours of drinking.
Dkk
18:14
Dude I won like $1500 playing 1/4/24 and the bar kept giving me free drinks to keep playing dice games with em.
Dkk
18:14
I had like 4/5 bar women like approach me and people kept wanting to drink with me. Was insane.
Dkk
18:15
Played like 20 rounds of liars dice too and it was like my first time gambling. Idk how that shit happened.
18:17
did u go alone
18:18
@Dkk: beginners luck BAYBEE
who released decisions today
18:19
LMK if you ever wanna roll some bones man
18:19
there was USC R's today
dayum i didn’t check but email doesn’t have anything in it
Dkk
18:21
@ChowieBean: Yeah but the bartender and I went to high school together. I thought these guys thought I was cheating but @IWILL is right, beginngers luck indeed.
Dkk
18:21
beginners*
Dkk
18:22
I like to play dice games but not for money. When money is involved it makes me nervous. That shit was scary last night but fun.
Anybody else hear from UIUC today? Got the email at a very strange time
JohnLennon
18:37
@TurboSplitter: youre like my stat twin if i was better at the lsat
lmao
18:39
back to public for you
Thickthighssavelives
18:39
@IWILLSUPERSPLIT: still waiting on that essay
18:39
we applied at like the same time too twin
Literally me frfr
lilypadfrog
18:46
@IWILLSUPERSPLIT: bro send her the essay
@Dkk: all gambling is rigger anyway lol that dude skunking the table in poker at the casino works for the casino
in league wit the dealer
rigged*
Dkk
19:06
@LawIsForPeasants: Maybe so. I just do not know that much about gambling.
good, stay far awy
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