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Pattern Jury Instructions from the 11th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals. For more information and to use the online Instruction builder please visit http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/pattern-jury-instructions
If an informant tries to play both sides and goes back on their deal, they could find themselves in hot water and may face serious legal consequences.
Judges and juries look at the whole picture! They consider the accomplice's motivations, consistency of their story, and any corroborating evidence to see if it adds up.
Absolutely! While they may have immunity from prosecution, they still risk facing scrutiny from the court or old enemies who might not be happy about them testifying.
That's a tricky question! While immunity can encourage a witness to spill the beans, their credibility might still come into question, as they might have their own agenda.
An accomplice is someone who helps another person commit a crime. In court, their testimony can be a double-edged sword as they might want to cut a deal to save themselves.