Wisconsin Sample Letter for Verification of Witness
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I am writing this letter as a character witness for (name of accused), whom I have known for (number of years) years in a professional capacity. Having worked closely with (name of accused) over the years, I can attest that he/she is an honest, trustworthy, and hardworking individual.
State that you respect that the defendant has been found guilty or pled guilty to a crime, and that you are writing the letter to offer a fuller picture of him or her as a person. Include specific examples of how the person has helped you or someone else, or how he or she has been a leader or an inspiration.
Introduce yourself by name and profession. Tell the judge who you are writing the letter for. Let the judge know that you are aware of the charges against the defendant.
Your statement should say what happened, in the order that it happened. It should be as clear as possible. You should use the full names of anyone you mention, but use the same language you would normally use.
For example, a witness may testify that, in his opinion, the car was driving too fast or the person was acting as though she were drunk. These are every-day opinions that laypeople can derive from their observations. ?Expert? witnesses are given more latitude to give their opinions.
