Texas Penal Code 37.02 ^2. In Marcuss criminal perjury by inconsistent statements prosecution, the prosecutor need only offer evidence of the inconsistent statements to the trier of fact. Not a second longer. I teach that cross examination should be separated into three sections. Lindsays conversion trial, which is a judicial proceeding. When you do that, you increase the likelihood of success with the jury, whatever your point may be in closing. Subdivision (d)(1)(A). When the Macys attorney asks Marcus what he was doing at Macys, Marcus responds that he was buying some jewelry as a gift for his wife. N.Y. 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. 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. Because this is a very important issue of the criminal case, Bob has committed perjury, whether his lie is in favor or against the defendant. When this occurs, the prosecutor can attempt to prove that the two statements are inconsistent, and both cannot be true. As stated previously, in many jurisdictions, the defendant must know that a statement is false or must make the statement with the specific intent or purposely to deceive. Most state laws have similar provisions, but judges typically have the discretion to use . Everything was caught on video. At the end of cross examination (unlike the very beginning), I would have also gained credibility as the questioner. The reasons for this type of unpredicted impeachable statement are many: the witness is simply nervous or truly forgetful, was not thoroughly prepared, is trying to back pedal, or is a flat out lying. Stat. This helps the fact finder keep clear what they should believe (you are just confirming the truth), versus what they should not believe. Once you establish a pattern of asking short declarative questions, its easier to get concessions. The factfinder will remember the end of the testimony. It shall constitute perjury whenever any person, having taken an oath required by law, or made an equivalent affirmation, swears or affirms any fact or state of facts material to the issue or question in controversy; and thereafter in the same or other proceedings, where such matter is material to the issue or question in controversy, swears or In most cases, if you want to report perjury you can start with your state's district attorney's office. The first step is always to decide what you will argue in closing about the witness. He also stated that he could not recall ever being alone with Lewinsky at the White House (Deposition excerpts, 2011). Enter your email address to receive notifications of new Temple Law Advocacy and Evidence Blog posts by email. Felonies carry a possible prison sentence of at least one year, plus fines and probation. Penal Code 93), any judicial officer, juror, referee, umpire (Cal. On cross, you will confront the witness about these statements. Most perjury offenses are subject to the possibility of up to five years in . Isabel and the umpire probably have not committed bribery in this case. 720 ILCS 5/31-4, accessed May 7, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/illinois/720ilcs5/31-4.html. One of the most common forms of impeachment during cross-examination at trial is with a prior inconsistent statement, such as deposition or affidavit testimony.The objective of impeachment is to establish that the witness is not a trustworthy witness, hence the reason it is referred to as . I once was crossing the author of one of the FBIs books on evidence. The defense was doing a great job with this theme and there seemed to be some reasonable doubt. An act of committing such a crime. 837.021 Perjury by contradictory statements. How significant is the inconsistency? Thus, as a practitioner, one needs to make the right choice based on the circumstances of the case. If Susannah is thereafter caught in this lie and prosecuted for. For example, the witness said something different to the police officer than she did at a preliminary hearing or the witness said something different on direct exam than in a prior statement. Approach every cross-examination as a surgeon approaches an operation methodically, deliberately, and with precision. For example, perjury covers statements under oath. Sex crimes against children. Isabel, a defendant on trial for perjury, notices the judge presiding in her case shopping at Macys department store. In many jurisdictions, the trier of fact, which could be a judge or jury, determines whether or not the statement is material. penalty of perjury at a trial, hearing, or other proceeding, or in a deposition, or (B) consistent with the declarant's testimony and is . The federal statute requires that a person acted willfully, while Ohios statute says the person must have acted knowingly. Defendants may claim that they believed the statement to be true, and that they therefore did not have the required mental state. Temple University Beasley School of Law1719 North Broad StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19122(215) 204-7861, 2023 Temple University Beasley School of Law, BRAIN LESSONS: TAPPERS AND THE CURSE OF KNOWLEDGE, BRAIN LESSONS: CURIOUS CASES OF CONFEDERACY CONUNDRUMS OF CONSORTING WITH CRIMINALS, Experiential Learning & Integrated Programs. 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. If there is no such chapter in my cross examination, then I would end the cross with the impeachment. Review the example with Marcus in Section 13 Example of Perjury. Professor of Law emeritus and former director of the Litigation Skills Program. Testimony full of perjuries. 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. And the direct conflict is memorable. 16 16-10-70, accessed May 5, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/georgia/16/16-10-70.html. 575.040(3) (1), accessed May 5, 2011, http://www1.law.umkc.edu/suni/CrimLaw/calendar/Class_4_Mo_perjury.htm. It, 4too, is a federal crime if the perjury induced is a federal crime. 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. Obstruction of justice takes many forms and is a classic example of an offense against the administration of justice. . Many jurisdictions provide a defense to perjury if the defendant retracts his or her false statement in the course of the same proceeding in which it was made before it becomes manifest that the falsification will be exposed. 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. This type of bribery is typically called commercial bribery (N.Y. The prosecution does not need to prove which statement is false for this offense. The recognition of multiple goals of cross-examination is nothing new. The Model Penal Code defines materiality as a statement that could have affected the course or outcome of the proceeding and declares that materiality should be a question of law, which means it should be determined by a judge, not a jury (Model Penal Code 241.1(2)). It is a well-accepted book of treatise in the field of orthopedics, but I am not familiar with chapter 31." Ann. There was no doubt where it happened, when it happened or how it happened. Figure 13.7 Comparison of Perjury by Inconsistent Statements and Subornation of Perjury. 90.608 (1) recognizes that one may impeach a witness by introducing statements of the witness which are inconsistent with the witness' present testimony. Nonhearsay examples in detail: (i) Prior Statements by Witness:-Prior statement is is inconsistent with declarant's in-court testimony and was given under penalty of perjury at a prior proceeding; 18 U.S.C. Cal. 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. If I had evidence that the witness actually had a personal relationship with my opposing party, I would start the cross there. Perjury is generally graded as a felony, with a potential sentencing enhancement for committing perjury that causes another to be sentenced to prison or the death penalty. 14-209, accessed May 6, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/north-carolina/14-criminal-law/14-209.html. A statement obtained in violation of Miranda may nevertheless be used as prior inconsistent statements to impeach.! Answer the following questions. Timing (when you learn of the impeachment opportunity). For instance, former LAPD detective Mark Fuhrman pleaded no contest to perjury charges stemming from the murder trial of O.J. Bribery can also cover members of a state legislature (Cal. What concessions do you need from this witness and what exactly will you argue about this impeachment? Assistant Director, Trial Advocacy Program. 18 U.S.C. Impeachment with a prior inconsistent statement tends to have a negative impact on any rapport established with the witness. The obstruction of justice conviction resulted from Bondss evasive answer to the question of whether his personal trainer had ever injected him with steroids (Macur, J., 2011). Clinton: I did not have sexual relations with that woman. Suparna Malempati 575.040, accessed May 5, 2011, http://www1.law.umkc.edu/suni/CrimLaw/calendar/Class_4_Mo_perjury.htm. 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. Bribery is typically graded as a felony, with enhancements for a bribe that is a large sum of money or bribery that results in incarceration for a felony, along with a disqualification from office. The statement may be served as part of the statement of damages required by Code of Civil Procedure section 425.11. A contradictory statement made in court signifies that the person making such statement has been untruthful at some point during their account. 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. 5A-11, et seq., 2011), resisting arrest (18 Pa. Cons. Isabel thereafter buys an expensive watch, has it wrapped, walks up to the judge, and offers it to him as a gift. [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 . Penal Code 92, 2011), or witness (Or. Historyplace.com website, Presidential Impeachment Proceedings, accessed May 9, 2011, http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/impeachments/clinton.htm. ], Director of A. Barry Cappello Program in Trial Advocacy, The best place for impeachment by prior inconsistent statement depends on your primary purpose. What is perjury is not an issue; instead, why you commit the crime is big. 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. Thus the criminal intent element for bribery appears to be lacking, and neither Isabel nor the umpire are subject to prosecution for and conviction of this offense. Logical and Critical Thinking. The false statements always form a part of perjury as you are taking the oath of telling the truth despite authenticating a lie in front of the jury. While impeaching is fun for the attorney, it routinely gets lost on the jury. Is the witness lying? 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. The falsity of the perjurious statement may be established either by the testimony of two independent witnesses or by one witness and independent corroborating evidence that is inconsistent with the innocence of the accused. Code of Criminal Procedure, 38.18, 2011). In spite of the attendant circumstance requirement that the statement be made under oath, many jurisdictions disallow a defense to a prosecution for perjury based on the assertion that the oath or affirmation was administered or taken in an irregular manner (Ala. Code 13A-10-108, 2011). AS 11.56.230. The Model Penal Code also has this corroborative evidence requirement (Model Penal Code 241.1(6)). 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. A person convicted of perjury under federal law may face up to five years in prison and fines. If the witness denies the statement, you impeach. Review the statutes in the endnotes for common elements and grading of these offenses. 18 U.S.C. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), whoever, in one or more official proceedings, willfully makes two or more material statements under oath which contradict each other, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided . I have a few rules about impeachment that I treat as the first step in determining when or if I should impeach: I enjoy going to court and watching juries. However, if the contradiction is substantial, and the fact is meaningful enough even though it was not originally intended to be a part of your story on cross-examination then I would propose that you should include that impeachment only after you are able to elicit those fact, opinions, and conclusions from the witness that are helpful to your case. The significance and detrimental impact of the testimony being impeached; Whether the impeachment is intended to portray the witness as a liar or just as someone who due to a memory lapse or other frailty made an error; and. If so, you may not want to start with the impeachment because it will color everything else the witness says. This is another area where she and I have different perspectives based on our professional experience. Ann. And if all I want to do is to attack credibility, I save it for phase three. Rev. For example, lying under oath that you do not wear glasses could be considered perjury when you are testifying about what you have seen. I am a believer that every witness provided by the opposing counsel can advance the theory of my case. Marcuss statement is false, and he made the statement with knowledge of its falsity, which satisfies the perjury criminal intent requirement. Cal. Most jurisdictions criminalize subornation of perjury, which is typically 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 in fact committed (N.C. Gen. Stat. In actuality, Marcus was shopping for jewelry as a gift for his girlfriend. 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. Cal. The lesson here is that sticking to telling your clients story first must be the first thing on your mind whenever you decide to cross and consider an impeachment. 5901, accessed May 5, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/pennsylvania/judiciary-and-judicial-procedure/00.059.001.000.html. Perjury is a Class A misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to a year in the county jail and a $4,000 fine. Check your answers using the answer key at the end of the chapter. Executing a clean impeachment requires careful planning and preparation. 1621, accessed May 5, 2011, http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/718/usc_sec_18_00001621-000-.html. Marcus made two inconsistent statements while under a validly administered oath in At early common law, bribery was the receiving or offering any undue reward by or to any person in a public office in order to influence his or her behavior in office and induce him or her to act contrary to the known rules of honesty and integrity (Legal definition of bribery, 2011). 16, 16-10-70, 2011). Usually, this happens a few minutes into the cross. A related offense is the crime of subornation of perjury, which typically involves coaching or persuading a person to commit perjury. Be sure to follow your impeachment steps to elicit a clear inconsistent statement, not a mush of an answer with cloudy qualifications. Stat. Marcus made a falsestatement, under a validly administered oath, in a judicialproceeding, with knowledgeof its falsity. Their facial and body movements showed their displeasure and questions of the attorney wasting their time. Bonds was also charged with three counts of perjury, but the jury could not agree to convict, resulting in a mistrial on all three counts (Ortiz, J. L., 2011). United Arab Emirates: Contradictory Statements. Penal Law 180.00, 2011). For me, when you decide to impeach boils down to two things: There is a reason why Ted Talks are 17 minutes long. 843.08, accessed May 7, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/florida/crimes/843.08.html. So its useful to determine which idea you want to highlight: that the witness is untrustworthy, or that a particular fact is true. 162.265, accessed May 6, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/oregon/162-offenses-against-the-state-and/162.265.html. Inconsistent statement. Example: lawyer Frank Foghorn is interviewing a witness in an accident case who tells Foghorn that Foghorn's client was jaywalking outside the crosswalk when struck by the defendant's . The Model Penal Code allows for an oath or equivalent affirmation (Model Penal Code 241.1(1)). Stat. Evidence that the defendant has a criminal record may be admissible solely to impeach. Penal Code 92, accessed May 6, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/california/penal/92.html. 2. The most difficult bribery element to prove beyond a reasonable doubt is the criminal intent element of specific intent or purposely or general intent or knowingly to enter into an agreement that influences the bribed individuals decision. Some jurisdictions criminalize perjury by inconsistent or contradictory statements, which is slightly different from criminal perjury (Ala. Code 13-10-104, 2011).3 Perjury by inconsistent statements is easier to prove than traditional perjury because the prosecution can simply offer evidence that the defendant made statements that are inconsistent, in a judicial proceeding, after taking a validly administered oath. Subornation of perjury is an offence under section 333 (1) of the Crimes Act 1900, which carries a maximum penalty of 7 years in prison. Atlantas John Marshall Law School. The subject matter of the statement was material to the proceeding in which it was made. Check your inbox or spam folder to confirm your subscription. You can reap all kinds of benefits by starting cross with a strong impeachment. Review the example in Section 13 Example of a Case Lacking an Element of Perjury with Marcus. My best laid plan did not materialize when I needed it to the most, but because the impeachment attempt was clear, the appeals court understood and we ultimately won freedom for an innocent man wrongfully accused of a crime he did not commit. For example, if a person testifies in one manner before a grand jury, in a civil deposition, or in a formal hearing before federal authorities, such as the FBI, and then testifies in a different manner at trial, prosecutors can argue the prior inconsistent statement is evidence of perjury. U.S. v. Gaudin, 515 U.S. 506 (1995), accessed May 5, 2011, http://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=12281686524757008977&hl=en&as_sdt=2&as_vis=1&oi=scholarr. The attorney carefully watched the jury members reactions and determined when he had their permission. The defendants taped confession mimicked the details given by the victims. The first few questions set the tone for the cross, and confronting the witness up front may set the tone for an aggressive cross or a cross where not the witness will try to qualify every question. Instead of answering yes or no to this question, Bonds began reminiscing about his friendship with the trainer, who went to prison four times in five years for also refusing to testify in the investigation (Macur, J., 2011). Thus Marcus is probably not subject to prosecution for and conviction of perjury, based on his testimony in this case. Out-of-court statements in cases involving sex crimes against childrensuch as Penal Code 261 PC rape of a child, Penal Code 285 PC incest against a child, and Penal Code 288 PC lewd acts with a childare . Ortiz, J. L., Verdict in: Bonds Found Guilty, but Case Not Closed Yet, USA TODAY website, accessed May 8, 2011, http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2011-04-13-verdict-barry-bonds-guilty_N.htm. The attention span of individuals is very short. The predicate necessary for impeachment is not new. It is easy to prove that a declarant took an oath. 2011] CONVICTIONS BASED ON LIES 335 presented false testimony calls into question the value of all the testimony given by the lying witness. 1. Sometimes you cant plan for impeachment lighting strikes and out of the blue a witness testifies to something different than a prior statement. The Model Penal Code prohibits threatening unlawful harm to any person or public servant with purpose to influence his decision, opinion, recommendation, vote, or other exercise of discretion (Model Penal Code 240.2). 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. Review the example with Isabel and the judge in Section 13 Another Example of Bribery. As a general rule, I would propose that on cross-examination, you should always start with testimony that is helpful to your side of the case. Where it fits into the overarching story the cross-examiner needs to tell. To this day, I do not know why this happened. Before testifying, Marcus took an oath that was administered by a court commissioner, also satisfying the perjury requirement that the defendant take an oath administered by someone with the legal authority or authorization to take evidence under oath. The Contractor shall perform the Work in . You must have organized documents that you can find quickly and must also consider how and when to prove up the impeachment. Ann. I find that many jurors dont truly understand the import of an impeachment with prior inconsistent statement, so I choose to use the primacy of a cross for different purposes like reiterating my theory. False . Perjury Suborning Perjury A person is guilty of suborning perjury if he/she attempts to induce a witness to give false testimony under oath in a court or other proceeding, and the witness actually gives false testimony. Isabel and the judge may still be prosecuted for and convicted of bribery in many jurisdictions and under the Model Penal Code because lack of authority is typically not a defense to bribery under modern statutes criminalizing this offense. Stat. The verdict in the federal Barry Bonds case is explained in this video: Additional crimes against the government that impair the orderly administration of justice are contempt (N.C. Gen. Stat. Most jurisdictions define perjury as a false material statement (criminal act), made with specific intent or purposely to deceive, or the general intent or knowingly that the statement was false, in a judicial or official proceeding, or in a certified writing (attendant circumstance), under oath (attendant circumstance). By Deborah C. England Defend your rights. Note that Bondss obstruction of justice charge of evading the question and refusing to give evidence appears easier to prove than the perjury charges, which have a daunting criminal intent requirement, as discussed in Section 13 Perjury Criminal Intent. Deposition excerpts, Jones v. Clinton deposition, Historyplace.com website, accessed May 9, 2011, http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/impeachments/jones-deposition.htm. Statements by children. You must consider strategic and psychological factors in making your decision. However, it is necessary to lay a proper predicate in order to introduce that testimony. Thus the harm element of subornation of perjury is lacking, and Marcus can be prosecuted only for attempted subornation of perjury or solicitation to commit perjury, rather than the completed offense. Review the example with Isabel in Section 13 Example of Bribery. In fact, it was wrong. 162.275, accessed May 7, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/oregon/162-offenses-against-the-state-and/162.275.html. Penal Code 86; Cal. . trial and may subject Marcus to conviction of this offense. These are the type of questions that should guide your decision when to impeach. Marcus made two inconsistent statements while under a validly administered oath in Lindsays conversion trial, which is a judicial proceeding. Subornation of perjury is also graded as a felony. Macur, J., Bonds Guilty of Obstruction, but Not of Perjury, New York Times website, accessed May 8, 2011, http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/14/sports/baseball/14bonds.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1. 575.040(3), 2011). The House of Representatives later impeached Clinton for perjury and obstruction of justice, based on the statements he made at the grand jury investigation and his conduct during the Jones deposition. Anthony, the Macys civil trial attorney, cross-examines Marcus, and forces him to admit that he saw Lindsay steal the necklace, and that he was lying previously. Tex. As part. Two surviving victims gave gruesome details of the many hours of torture and the steps the defendant took to set up their deaths. Teaching the witness that youve got the goods when they start deviating from their prior statement will make the rest of cross go smoother. The US Supreme Court ruled that the president was not immune to this lawsuit, allowing it to continue (Clinton v. Jones, 2011). Identify the statements you believe to be perjury. Or. Gearan, A., Clinton Disbarred by Supreme Court, Famguardian.org website, accessed May 9, 2011, http://famguardian.org/Subjects/LawAndGovt/News/ClintonDisbar-011001.htm. Rev. Example of Perjury by Inconsistent Statements Subornation of Perjury Example of a Case Lacking an Element of Subornation of Perjury Perjury Grading Bribery Elements Prosecutorial Burden in Bribery Prosecutions Example of Bribery Another Example of Bribery Example of a Case Lacking an Element of Bribery Bribery When No Authority to Act Is Present My client spent several more years in prison while we sorted out the appeals. Stat. Every plot must be elaborated to its closing. Marcus takes an oath sworn by the court commissioner. Penal Law 195.10, accessed May 7, 2011, http://law.onecle.com/new-york/penal/PEN0195.10_195.10.html. 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