Isabel has most likely committed bribery in this case. That being said, I may delay impeaching a witness when there is helpful or affirmative information to be gained during cross-examination. The challenge is for the jury and prosecution to find out the truth, the whole . All these acts are generally supported by specific intent or purposely, or general intent or knowingly. Marcus is a witness in a civil suit for damages against Lindsay. To establish the offence, the prosecution must prove beyond . Impeachment is the art of attacking a testifying witness's credibility or truthfulness at trial. The statement was given to intentionally mislead the court and the witness was aware of the effect of the statement ie the witness knew the statement was untrue. Additional statutes criminalizing contempt of court, resisting arrest, and escape are also available for review. Texas Penal Code 37.02 ^2. Isabel, a defendant on trial for perjury, notices the judge presiding in her case shopping at Macys department store. Federal law defines two types of perjury, each of which has multiple elements. Perhaps a witness used harsh language or made an admission to a police officer. In many jurisdictions, the trier of fact, which could be a judge or jury, determines whether or not the statement is material. A hearsay statement that a witness disliked the defendant may be admitted to show the witness's bias. Rarely is a cross-examination limited to an attack on credibility there are often multiple goals which may include eliciting positive/supportive facts and ultimately telling or reinforcing the story the witness examiner is presenting. Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Criminal Sentencing, Receiving Immunity for Testimony in a Criminal Case, Criminal Attempt, Conspiracy, and Aiding and Abetting, Federal Crimes, Cybercrimes, and Juvenile Crimes, Expungement and Sealing of Criminal Records, The Mental State Requirement in Criminal Cases, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders Laws and Forms: 50-State Survey. In the Middle Ages, the witnesses were the jurors, so the criminalization of false witness testimony did not occur until the sixteenth century when the idea of a trial by an impartial jury emerged. n. the crime of encouraging, inducing or assisting another in the commission of perjury, which is knowingly telling an untruth under oath. Ann. Hence, my preference is to open an examination with the impeachment as a sort of I told you so to the jury when that opportunity presents itself and thereby my credibility as the advocate is reinforced. Cal. It also forces a predictable move by your opponent. You must keep your cool and not tip off the witness. In most US jurisdictions, the two-witness rule is used to discover whether the accused has committed such a crime. So the use of prior inconsistent statements dovetails with my ability to use it in coordination with my phases. This section analyzes perjury, bribery, and obstruction of justice, along with the issues commonly encountered when prosecuting these offenses. The second and more important reason why the impeachment with a prior inconsistent statement should not be done first is because I dont think it would make any sense to start the cross that way. 575.040(3) (1), accessed May 5, 2011, http://www1.law.umkc.edu/suni/CrimLaw/calendar/Class_4_Mo_perjury.htm. That being said, lets assume that the fact that the Plaintiff testified to during direct-examination that the light was green when he went through it is not a material fact, and that you do not intend on including it as part of your cross-examination. Stat. Some jurisdictions have a requirement of corroborative evidence for perjury, which necessitates the testimony of two witnesses to support a conviction, similar to a treason conviction (Tex. This could be the case if a person lied about his or her age in an application for public benefits based on age, in which case the person might have also committed welfare fraud. If Marcuss jurisdiction criminalizes perjury by inconsistent statements, Marcus could most likely be prosecuted for this offense. Marchand, 7 . 5901, accessed May 5, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/pennsylvania/judiciary-and-judicial-procedure/00.059.001.000.html. Subornation of perjury is procuring another to commit perjury (criminal act), with specific intent or purposely, or general intent or knowingly, and factually and legally causing the resulting harm that perjury is actually committed. Figure 13.7 Comparison of Perjury by Inconsistent Statements and Subornation of Perjury. As for timing, there are no are hard and fast rules. The evening of the grand jury investigation, the president appeared on national TV and admitted, Indeed, I did have a relationship with Ms. Lewinsky that was not appropriate. Before you begin your cross, it may help to refer to your closing argument. Approach every cross-examination as a surgeon approaches an operation methodically, deliberately, and with precision. My client spent several more years in prison while we sorted out the appeals. Instead, the jury was on the edge of their seats. 18 Pa. Cons. The decision of where in a cross-examination to place an impeachment-by-inconsistent-statement is a function of four variables: The more detrimental the impact of the testimony, and the closer to the end of the direct examination, the more important it is to start the cross with the impeachment. Review the example with Marcus in ***Section 13 "Example of Perjury". If a witness testifies, and is subject to cross-examination, then that witness's prior inconsistent statement is exempted from the hearsay definition, but only if it was made under oath, subject to the penalty of perjury, and made at a trial, hearing, or other proceeding, or in a deposition. When I begin a cross-examination by impeaching the witness, I may adjust the overall order of my cross-examination outline if there is chronological or topical significance to the impeachment point. And if all I want to do is to attack credibility, I save it for phase three. Stat. Lindsays conversion trial, which is a judicial proceeding. Later in the day, while watching her sons professional baseball game, Isabel notices that the umpire looks familiar. This article is published in final form as a NITA White Paper. 162.295, accessed May 7, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/oregon/162-offenses-against-the-state-and/162.295.html. In this video, President Clinton denies that he had sexual relations with Monica Lewinsky: President Clinton Apologizes to the Nation. Perhaps you wait until later in the cross to impeach. Some typical examples of obstruction of justice are as follows: giving false identification to a law enforcement officer (720 ILCS 5/31-4.5, 2011), impersonating a law enforcement officer (Fla. Stat. Ohios perjury statute defines material as something that could affect the course or outcome of the proceeding. The U.S. Supreme Court defined it, in Kungys v. United States, as a statement that has a natural tendency to influence, or was capable of influencing, the decision of the decision-making body to which it was addressed.(internal quotation marks omitted). Assume for a moment that at trial, on direct examination, the Plaintiff testifies that when he went through the light it was green; however, when the Plaintiff testified during his deposition he testified that he couldnt remember what color the light was. When the defense attorney on the case crossed the first responders, detective, and the victims themselves, he made sure he discussed all of the things the defendant did that told his clients story, then in a soft impeachment, every witness untangled the prosecutors attempt of making the defendant a monster. The best place for impeachment by prior inconsistent statement depends on your primary purpose. By doing this, the defense did not try to minimize the actual acts. She knows the case will generate significant publicity, so Susannah shaves ten years off of her age when asked routine background questions by the prosecutor. In addition, based on these facts, Isabels connection to the judge is only through her perjury prosecution, so her act appears calculated to influence his decision in that case, especially because the watch is expensive and not merely a token. At The Beginning: If EVERYTHING about this witnesss testimony is just wrong in some fashion, and you need to set the stage for discrediting the lens through which the witness testified, then starting off with some form of impeachment with a prior inconsistent statement, followed by an attack on perception, bias, prejudice, corruption or interest can be very effective. While impeaching is fun for the attorney, it routinely gets lost on the jury. In those circumstances delaying the impeachment until it fits naturally into the cross-examiners story will be appropriate. Stat. The prior statement was given under oath in a procedure under penalty of perjury (trial, hearing deposition etc.) 162.265, accessed May 6, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/oregon/162-offenses-against-the-state-and/162.265.html. Texas Penal Code 37.06 - "An information or indictment for perjury under Section 37.02 or aggravated perjury under Section 37.03 that alleges that the declarant has made statements under oath, both of which cannot be true, need not allege which statement is false. [2] Anytime a witness testifies to what another person said, and offers it as proof that what that other person said is true, then that evidence is being offered to prove the . The Model Penal Code also has this corroborative evidence requirement (Model Penal Code 241.1(6)). 234 (1998), accessed May 5, 2011, http://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=17399056576949304157&q= State+v.+Kimber+48&hl=en&as_sdt=2,5. Penal Law 200.00, accessed May 6, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/new-york/penal/PEN0200.00_200.00.html. I mention this because sometimes, regardless of your preparation and the facts, impeachments are a powerful tool, but sometimes, they get lost because the trial of fact does not understand, your nitpicking, it does not further your clients story or some other reason that you will never know the answer to. Isabel thereafter buys an expensive watch, has it wrapped, walks up to the judge, and offers it to him as a gift. 613(b) in that extrinsic evidence of a prior inconsistent statement is not admissible unless the statement is shown or disclosed to the witness during the witness's examination. Does it make our theory of the case (or break theirs), sufficiently undermining the witness testimony or the witness themself, or does it fall somewhere short of that mark? If an eyewitness testified at deposition that the light was green and at trial that the light was red, I would deliver that impeachment when I get to the part of the cross where I had planned to establish the light was green. The message is, Members of the Jury, my client is correct about this important fact.. These facts were not in dispute, everyone saw the tape, there was no need to get into the small details. In other words, the impeachment did not work because the attorney focused on the impeachment, instead of focusing on the theory of his case. Penal Law 200.10). Stat. Or better yet (if you have it), cross the witness into a corner forcing them to admit that when it comes to their inconsistencies the best they can hope for is that the jury takes their word for it and then follow through with your safety net: a strong character impeachment point for untruthfulness, or (even better) impeachment with a prior conviction for a crime of dishonesty. Should the jury believe parts of the witnesss testimony? States and the federal government exercise broad latitude in enacting statutes that criminalize interference with any aspect of law enforcement procedure or the prosecution and conviction of criminal offenders. The attention span of individuals is very short. When you do that, you increase the likelihood of success with the jury, whatever your point may be in closing. Therefore, perjury charges are more likely in high-profile cases. N.Y. 13-2705.Perjury by inconsistent statements. (Code Civ. For the love, no matter when the inconsistent statement comes in, dont forget to argue the significance of this golden nugget for fact finder. Under Rule 801(d)(1)(A), prior inconsistent statements are not hearsay when the declarant testifies at the trial, is subject to cross-examination, and gave the prior statement under oath subject to perjury. You must reload the page to continue. Add to this example and assume that Marcus begs Janelle, another witness in Lindsays conversion trial, to say that she did not see him at Macys the day Lindsay stole the necklace. The elements of perjury are (1) that the declarant took an oath to testify truthfully, (2) that he willfully made a false statement contrary to that oath (3) that the declarant believed the statement to be untrue, and (4) that the statement related to a material fact. Isabel and the umpire probably have not committed bribery in this case. Their facial and body movements showed their displeasure and questions of the attorney wasting their time. Nonetheless, the threat of a felony conviction still serves as a deterrent and helps to ensure that witnesses testify truthfully in judicial and official proceedings and give accurate statements in certified writings. Finally, Ann. Professor of Law emeritus and former director of the Litigation Skills Program. Marcus made two inconsistent statements while under a validly administered oath in Lindsay's conversion trial, which is a judicial proceeding. Its often said that timing is everything, and now you need a plan. Despite early emphasis on cross-examination as being needed to expose mendacity, Dean Wigmore viewed cross-examination as the essence of the trial and truth-seeking process in the United States. If you have nothing to present as a potential reason for the lie, then you may not want to frame the witness as a liar. Perjury generally requires a false statement that is material, which means that it substantially affected or could substantially affect the outcome of the proceeding (Mo. No matter which strategy you decide on, you must practice the steps to be efficient and clear. The Supreme Court has held that materiality is a question of fact for the jury. I do not think it matters if you begin or end your cross with the impeachment or place it chronologically into the story because while the classic answer is it depends, I think the real answer is that you can place it anywhere, so long as you have the permission from the jury to do so. AS 11.56.230. He thereafter testifies that he saw Lindsay try on the necklace and then walk out of the store without paying for it. Cal. Stat. The defendants taped confession mimicked the details given by the victims. Cal. The exception here may be if two conditions are met the testimony will be branded a mistake rather than a lie and there are so many positive points to elicit from this witness that an initial attack will sound discordant. After the court commissioner administers an oath to tell the truth, Susannah takes the witness stand. This would be considered sufficient proof of perjury, even without knowing which statement is actually false. Thus, the jury would most likely have an easier time understanding what I am doing when I point out the inconsistencies. Marcuss statement is false, and he made the statement with knowledge of its falsity, which satisfies the perjury criminal intent requirement. Janelle flatly refuses. N.Y. The criminal offense of perjury consists of making a false statement under oath, either in writing or verbally, that one knows is false, and that is material to the proceedings in which the statement is made. For instance, former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman pleaded no contest to perjury charges stemming from the murder trial of O.J. I am a believer that every witness provided by the opposing counsel can advance the theory of my case. A solid win for the defense based on the facts. Federal law ( 18 USC 1621 ), for example, states that anyone found guilty of the crime will be fined or imprisoned for up to five years. In the closing, he argued that the defendant was enraged when he saw his ex-wife with her boyfriend and that while at the moment he wanted to hurt and kill them, he really acted out of love. 843.08, 2011), refusing to aid a law enforcement officer when requested (N.Y. Penal Code 86, http://law.onecle.com/california/penal/86.html. They stopped listening. Check your answer using the answer key at the end of the chapter. Rev. Perhaps, for example, a person made a false statement to law enforcement while not subject to an oath or penalty. So its useful to determine which idea you want to highlight: that the witness is untrustworthy, or that a particular fact is true. In addition, many jurisdictions have a provision that witnesses who refuse to take an oath shall have the option of making a nonreligous affirmation that has the same legal effect as the oath (42 Pa. Cons. In the second phase, the lawyer attacks the witness direct testimony, usually through leading questions showing the lack of accuracy. 720 ILCS 5/31-4, accessed May 7, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/illinois/720ilcs5/31-4.html. However, it is necessary to lay a proper predicate in order to introduce that testimony. Stat. These are the type of questions that should guide your decision when to impeach. Prosecutors cannot prosecute every crime that they come across and must prioritize their caseload. Marcus takes an oath sworn by the court commissioner. In criminal cases, government investigators often talk to witnesses while out on the field. Proc., 425.115.) I like to predict the outcomes based on the reactions of the jury and I have a pretty good track record of predicting outcomes. You may be able to fill out a form online or talk to someone over the phone. Ideally, beginning with impeachment will discredit further testimony from that witness or at least encourage the jury to view the witness with skepticism going forward. When an inconsistent statement is elicited on cross-examination, I recommend impeaching the witness right then and there. This was confusing to me and it had to be to the jury as well. If the impeaching statement is not strong you should consider not beginning your cross examination with it. Example 1 The claimant claimed she couldn't work due to back pain and said that she could not sit or stand for more than a few minutes at a time. Mo. (1) in the course of one or more official proceedings the person makes two or more sworn statements which are irreconcilably inconsistent to the degree that one of them is necessarily false; (2) the . Note that a prosecutor is required to prove beyond a reasonable doubt Isabels specific intent or purposely or general intent or knowingly to enter into an agreement with the judge influencing his decision, which is challenging even under the obvious circumstances apparent in this case. This strategy is not without risk. 5A-11, et seq., accessed May 8, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/north-carolina/5a-contempt/index.html. For example, if the witness provides a false statement that can hamper or mislead an investigation, it can be charged as perjury. Jrank.org website, PerjuryPerjury at Common Law, accessed May 5, 2011, http://law.jrank.org/pages/1632/Perjury-Perjury-at-common-law.html. Change this example and assume that the judge in question is an imposter who is merely masquerading as a judge to live out a lifelong fantasy. There is no reason to undermine the witnesses credibility when they are about to agree with you. In many jurisdictions and federally, materiality is a question of fact for the trier of fact, which could be a jury (U.S. v. Guadin, 2011). 1. 2. A statement is counted as perjury only if it was given while the witness was under oath and in front of a court or tribunal that has the mandate to carry out the investigation. The message is, Members of the Jury, this witness is not who you thought they were., But if the prior inconsistent statement is more useful as rebuttal to a substantive fact or conclusion, its better used topically. Clinton v. Jones, 520 U.S. 681 (1997), accessed May 9, 2011, http://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/95-1853.ZS.html. How significant is the inconsistency? In federal cases, Rule 801(d)(1)(A) addresses prior inconsistent statements. Clinton: I did not have sexual relations with that woman. Bribery can also cover members of a state legislature (Cal. Suppose an expert testified that she is neutral and doesnt really know the parties. 5104, accessed May 8, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/pennsylvania/crimes-and-offenses/00.051.004.000.html. Related to DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY. U.S. v. Adcock, 558 F.2d 397 (1977), accessed May 6, 2011, http://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=189694239263939940&hl=en&as_sdt=2&as_vis=1&oi=scholarr. statements to the trier of fact. 16 16-10-70, 2011). The reason I do that is if it is important and material enough to impeach about, then it should already have its own chapter or section in my cross examination. If I can argue that the prior statement is the truth (either exception to hearsay or not hearsay, such as a party statement), then I bring it out in phase one. If you know of the opportunity in advance of trial, and nothing during the witness direct alters your cross examination plan, stay the course and keep in place otherwise, adapt accordingly. I teach that cross examination should be separated into three sections. Bribery is typically graded as a felony (N.Y. Stat. There are also inconsistent statements you can count on. Subornation of perjury is also graded as a felony. I understand Professor Lippys motivation to gain credibility as the questioner before venturing into a witness impeachment. During the Course of Cross: And of course, there is the situation where the witness has just gone off script during the course of confirming things that should be undisputed. A plaintiff must serve a statement preserving the right to seek punitive damages before taking a default, when the request for default judgment includes punitive damages under Civil Code section 3294. At that point, I think you have to ask yourself whether the contradiction is substantial enough on a meaningful enough fact that it is worth raising? Once you decide that, its easier to find the right sequence for the impeachment. Penal Code 74, accessed May 7, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/california/penal/74.html. Penal Code 93), any judicial officer, juror, referee, umpire (Cal. He also stated that he could not recall ever being alone with Lewinsky at the White House (Deposition excerpts, 2011). The jury instruction can be effective way to frame the impeachments significance. The only question was whether the owners of the dog had actual criminal liability. In modern times, every state prohibits perjury, as well as the federal government (18 U.S.C. 5104, 2011), and escape (Tex. While on the stand, under oath, Bob lies about whether or not he saw the defendant at the restaurant which the defendant stated as his alibi. Simpson. Thus Marcus is probably not subject to prosecution for and conviction of perjury, based on his testimony in this case. It establishes that (remember My Cousin Vinney?) If the witness is lying, what is the motivation to lie? To this day, I do not know why this happened. Perjury Charges in High-Profile Cases Ga. Code tit. The primary issue in a bribery prosecution is proving the defendants criminal intent to enter into an agreement that influences the bribed individuals decision making. admissible non hearsay. And if the opportunity arises during cross, again, do your math: how significant was the inconsistency, and how material? Suppose an expert testified that she is neutral and doesn't really know the parties. 575.040(3), 2011). Obstruction of justice takes many forms and is a classic example of an offense against the administration of justice. If not, then you may not score that many points with the jury by pointing out the contradiction, which may mean that the better choice is just to leave it out altogether. Stat. False . 1621, accessed May 5, 2011, http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/718/usc_sec_18_00001621-000-.html. The jury knew where the defense attorney was going and they understood the soft impeachment. Isabel notices a gentleman struggling to pay his bill at a local coffee shop. Obstruction of justice offenses are most often graded as a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the offense. Assuming that is the case, then I would almost never start the cross-examination with the impeachment with that prior inconsistent statement for two reasons. I once was crossing the author of one of the FBIs books on evidence. Rev. What concessions do you need from this witness and what exactly will you argue about this impeachment? (1) A person is guilty of tampering with a witness if he or she attempts to induce a witness or person he or she has reason to believe is about to be called as a witness in any official proceeding or a person whom he or she has reason to believe may have information relevant to a criminal investigation or the abuse or neglect of a minor child to: subornation of perjury. As part. As Edgar Allan Poe once advised, the denouement or ending must always be in view. 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