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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 looks at several factors, including the witness's background, their state of mind, and whether their story aligns with other evidence, to figure out if they can be trusted.
While immunity protects them legally, witnesses might still face dangers, like backlash from others involved in the case who don’t want the truth to come out.
Drug use can make it hard to trust what a witness says since their judgment might be cloudy, leading to doubts about their account.
Someone might be on drugs during testimony because of personal struggles or pressure, making it tough to focus or tell their story clearly.
Immunity means a witness won’t get in trouble for what they say, so they can spill the beans without fear of landing in hot water.
Even if a witness is involved in the crime, they can still share their side of the story, but you’ve got to take it with a grain of salt since they might have their own agenda.
A witness using addictive drugs refers to someone who has been taking drugs that can hook you, which might make their ability to tell the truth a little shaky.