I can't imagine how it prejudices the plaintiff to replace "may" with "will."
But they mean different things! I know I'd be sitting there in court thinking those bastards lied to me and didn't use all the material I gave them.
Aha. Found what I remember from the UK:
The caution states that you do not have to say anything unless you wish to do so, and that what you say may be given in evidence at court.
The caution then goes on to warn you that it may harm your defence if you fail to mention anything at the police station which you later rely on in court.
it may harm your defence if you fail to mention anything at the police station which you later rely on in court.
That's the one I've heard used on British cop shows.
shrift's hair is absolutely adorable. Makes me want to cut my hair.
Actually the thing my hair really needs is color. It's looking all washed out and drab. phooey. Anyone want to scrounge up some free time for me?
That's the one I've heard used on British cop shows.
They should call it the Esprit D'Escalier warning.
my question stands--what the defendant says may be used against him. Why say "will," then?
That's similar to the personnel lifts with the warning stickers that say, "Failure to read and understand all instructions WILL result in death or injury."
It's just baby thunder.
For a sec I thought you were talking about Salma Hayek, still.
Shrift, I usually break for dinner around 5. If I get a day that allows an early lunch break I'll give you a call but I'm afraid you'd be starved by the time I usually get lunch.
Salma Hayek indeed looks gorgeous, but did that really need to be said? Hasn't she always been gorgeous?
Is anyone else a bit worried that ita is suddenly parsing the Miranda rights? What's up? Are you worried about what to do when the police come to your door?
Where is all this thunder btw? I haven't heard it yet. I feel deprived.
The caution states that you do not have to say anything unless you wish to do so, and that what you say may be given in evidence at court.
The caution then goes on to warn you that it may harm your defence if you fail to mention anything at the police station which you later rely on in court.
Huh. That's a little...I don't know. It makes me uneasy because it seems like a fine line you're asking people to tread there, given that the whole point of the warning is the assumption that people aren't exactly clear on what their rights in the situation are.
Burrell, I've heard the thunder up here in Pasadena. Nothing down there?
Love the cut, shrift! Hawt and sassy!
Also, I blame all of you for the fact that I am about to go on a Quest for Pie at the local Cocos.
