To: Devil_Anse
He can testify, sure, but it's going to be hard to explain how he said "yes" when he meant "no".You're right about that. It's going to be interesting to see if he does testify. It could get pretty brutal. ;-)
To: Scenic Sounds
Well, I used to think there was only one consideration in deciding if a person should testify in his own criminal trial: does he have a record which could be brought up? But it didn't take long to realize that there is that other thing: can this person make a good witness? Is he trainable as a competent witness? Can he be taught to say less, rather than to over-explain, so that he will put his foot in his mouth less? Is he or she arrogant-appearing?
And how does the person dress? Are they insistent on dressing in a "rich" way? I knew of a woman who was like that. SHE wasn't going to be seen in anything "off the rack". EVEN when it was explained to her that, combined with her rather superior demeanor, "rich" clothes would doom her in the eyes of a jury of average people. AND they did, IMO!
I don't think Scott is smart or quick enough to make it on the witness stand. I mean, if the story is true--look how easily Amber got an admission out of him.
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