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use/derivative-use immunity

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A quick definition of use/derivative-use immunity:

Use/derivative-use immunity is a type of protection given to a person who is forced to testify in a criminal case. It means that the person's testimony cannot be used against them in a future prosecution. However, the government can still prosecute if they can prove that their evidence came from a different source. This type of immunity is granted to encourage people to testify without fear of incriminating themselves.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Use/derivative-use immunity is a type of immunity granted to a person in exchange for their testimony in a criminal case. It means that the person cannot be prosecuted based on the information they provide, or any information that is derived from their testimony.

Example: If a witness is granted use immunity, they can testify about a crime they witnessed without fear of being prosecuted for their own involvement in the crime. However, if the government can prove that they obtained the evidence from a source other than the witness's testimony, they can still use it to prosecute the witness.

This example illustrates how use immunity works in practice. It is a way for the government to compel testimony from a witness without violating their Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. By granting use immunity, the government can ensure that the witness is not punished for providing information about a crime, while still being able to use that information to prosecute others involved in the crime.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
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