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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
The court may rely on medical records, drug tests, or witness statements to confirm if someone was using drugs at the time of the incident or trial.
Yes, there can be risks. An accomplice may worry about retaliation from the person they're testifying against or may face legal consequences themselves.
A witness with immunity should consult with their lawyer to understand what protections they have and how to present their testimony effectively.
It can be used, but the credibility may be challenged in court. The defense might argue that the witness's state affected their reliability.
When a witness has immunity, it means they can't be prosecuted for their involvement in a crime when they provide truthful testimony about it.
A witness using addictive drugs may not be reliable. Their perceptions and memories could be clouded, making their testimony questionable.
An accomplice is someone who helps another person commit a crime. They might be present during the crime or give a hand in planning it.