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3. It would really depend on how well my attorney and I thought the case was going,

Wed Jul 10, 2013, 04:14 PM

Jul 2013

but yes I can see not testifying if the negatives out weigh the positives

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If you were factually innocent would you testify? [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2013 OP

Nope: Testifying gives a chance for you to slip up, to create doubt. Decoy of Fenris Jul 2013 #1

What would happen if you cracked if you were innocent? yardwork Jul 2013 #7

"Slipping up" only happens when a person lies. Avalux Jul 2013 #9

Same calculus as if I were guilty--would it help my chances? nt geek tragedy Jul 2013 #2

not if I felt that the prosecution had failed to prove their case rollin74 Jul 2013 #4

Of course. nt Lex Jul 2013 #5

Yes, especially if I had already been interviewed yardwork Jul 2013 #6

I was sued for wrongful death Nevernose Jul 2013 #8

perception becomes reality. never give up that ground. nt galileoreloaded Jul 2013 #10