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louislulu5
Jul 13, 2007, 08:48 AM
What would a jury think if it was proven by a defense attorney that a main prosecution witness lied over 10 times to the jury? Would that damage the prosecution case?

GoldieMae
Jul 13, 2007, 09:01 AM
Generally. If it's actually proven to be a lie then yes it will damage the case. If it is just he said, she said, then it depends on who the jury believes.

excon
Jul 13, 2007, 09:02 AM
Hello louis:

It would. That's how OJ got off.

excon

s_cianci
Jul 14, 2007, 06:44 AM
It should. Does the defense attorney have any rebuttal witnesses available to counteract the false testimony of the prosecution witness? If so, then they should be subpoenaed to testify. Ultimately the jury will make up its own mind as to who to believe.