Alpo Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 How long is "under oath" good for? You get called to the stand on Monday at 9:15 a.m. . You get sworn in. You get examined and then you get crossed. Then the judge tells you to step down. At 11:30 a.m. one lawyer says he wants to recall you, and they call you back, and the judge reminds you that you are still under oath. So they don't swear you in again. And more questions get asked. But suppose instead of calling you back at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, they want to call you back at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday. Are you still sworn? Are you still under oath? Is the swearing in only good for the day it was done or is it good for the entire length of the trial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. C.J. Sabre, SASS #46770 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Not being a lawyer, I can only say what I've seen on T.V. and movies: Whenever a witness is called back to the Stand, he's always reminded (by the Judge, I think), that he's still under Oath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 That's what prompted the question. But every time I've seen it in a movie or on TV, it's always been the same day of the trial. That's why I wondered if you would have to be resworn if they recalled you on another day. On a similar note, when they ask them a difficult - the important climactic - question on the TV you're in movies, and the witness hesitates, the lawyer always says, "Let me remind you that you are under oath". I figured that was just for dramatic effect. Then I'm reading this, this morning. https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/was-there-a-conspiracy-to-kill-trump/ >Greene opened her questioning by reminding Cheatle she was under oath.< I kind of figured that was grandstanding for the cameras. If they bring me up and swear me in, and then the first thing out of the lawyer's mouth is reminding me I'm under oath? How bad do they think my memory is that I can't remember being sworn in 2 minutes previously? And then I thought that maybe she had been sworn in a day or two before. And that's why she was being reminded. Which prompted my question in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 I’ve seen a number of times that lead me to believe “duration of the trial”. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 (edited) Until the trial ends Edited July 26 by The Original Lumpy Gritz OTTO 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 1 hour ago, Alpo said: That's what prompted the question. But every time I've seen it in a movie or on TV, it's always been the same day of the trial. That's why I wondered if you would have to be resworn if they recalled you on another day. On a similar note, when they ask them a difficult - the important climactic - question on the TV you're in movies, and the witness hesitates, the lawyer always says, "Let me remind you that you are under oath". I figured that was just for dramatic effect. Then I'm reading this, this morning. https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/was-there-a-conspiracy-to-kill-trump/ >Greene opened her questioning by reminding Cheatle she was under oath.< I kind of figured that was grandstanding for the cameras. If they bring me up and swear me in, and then the first thing out of the lawyer's mouth is reminding me I'm under oath? How bad do they think my memory is that I can't remember being sworn in 2 minutes previously? And then I thought that maybe she had been sworn in a day or two before. And that's why she was being reminded. Which prompted my question in the first place. OFF SUBJECT: I don't know Ms. Greene, but I love her style. The director of the Secret Service should be fired (and maybe Ms. Greene could be considered a replacement for the job) and arrested for dereliction of duty and a full investigation by an outside party conducted in this case. From what I heard from her own mouth, she is trying to cover her own butt and may well be guilty of conspiracy to commit assassination of President Trump.....which would involve many others, as well. That sound in the background, hopefully, is the leftist effort to destroy my country crumbling. Wait for the BS coming from the liberal-socialist-communist drones who will be turning up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapo Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 2 hours ago, Alpo said: How long is "under oath" good for? You get called to the stand on Monday at 9:15 a.m. . You get sworn in. You get examined and then you get crossed. Then the judge tells you to step down. At 11:30 a.m. one lawyer says he wants to recall you, and they call you back, and the judge reminds you that you are still under oath. So they don't swear you in again. And more questions get asked. But suppose instead of calling you back at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, they want to call you back at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday. Are you still sworn? Are you still under oath? Is the swearing in only good for the day it was done or is it good for the entire length of the trial? The oath is good for all of your testimony. The oath is that the testimony you will give before the Court (aka, the Judge) is truthful. FWIW, perjury is massively under-prosecuted in this country and people lie every day in court and nothing happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 11 minutes ago, El Chapo said: FWIW, perjury is massively under-prosecuted in this country and people lie every day in court and nothing happens. The people don’t want to pay for all the trials that would be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 Does the "under oath" apply on the same day when your wife asks you a question whilst you are still in the courtroom? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 27 minutes ago, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said: Does the "under oath" apply on the same day when your wife asks you a question whilst you are still in the courtroom? If you’re not in the witness box, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Kit Cool Gun Garth Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 4 minutes ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: If you’re not in the witness box, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted July 26 Author Share Posted July 26 1 hour ago, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said: Does the "under oath" apply on the same day when your wife asks you a question whilst you are still in the courtroom? Watch HOW TO MURDER YOUR WIFE. I think they covered it pretty good in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapo Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 2 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: The people don’t want to pay for all the trials that would be needed. 96% of those accused plead guilty. I don't think that's the problem. It's a culture problem where people don't have any respect for the courts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 2 hours ago, El Chapo said: 96% of those accused plead guilty. I don't think that's the problem. It's a culture problem where people don't have any respect for the courts. Why should they with what goes on in the courts today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Maverick Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 5 hours ago, Father Kit Cool Gun Garth said: Does the "under oath" apply on the same day when your wife asks you a question whilst you are still in the courtroom? I please the 5th. TM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kloehr Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 8 hours ago, Alpo said: On a similar note, when they ask them a difficult - the important climactic - question on the TV you're in movies, and the witness hesitates, the lawyer always says, "Let me remind you that you are under oath". Depending on the circumstances, I would be torn between" "I am fully aware of that." or... "I am as aware of my being under oath as I am of your not being under the same oath." Not sure if the result would be contempt of court or being declared a hostile witness... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Gauntlet , SASS 60619 Posted July 26 Share Posted July 26 The oath is good for the trial, but often the judge will remind the witness that he's still under oath if there has been some time between the examinations. This is for the jury's benefit as well as the witnesses. As for "I remind you that you are under oath"-- I may have heard this a time or two over the decades but very, very rarely. It would make the examining lawyer look foolish in my opinion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watab kid Posted July 27 Share Posted July 27 red gauntlet said wat i thought , if you sworn in once at trial it stands and you are reminded of that as progresses , but really - do you need to be sworn to tell the truth ? i should think you would do that naturally , i get it that g swearing they then have the ability of recourse should you lie , but why not tell the trueth as you know it ? im only aking because i never saw any advantage to the other approach , it just seems like a good way to going to jail ...........yet so few go to jail for heinis crimes these days are they really all that worried about someone that swears to tell the truth in court anymore ? im just asking , so many things are unfair in life sometimes you just ask the question already knowing the answer but wising it was different , i sat for two hours in the social security office to get a form for my wife today , 2/3rds of the people in there were not citizens and never paid in but were applying for whatever handout we taxpayers are currently giving out , they tell us its going broke - wonder why ? i no longer do , and they better fix this prob;lem for those of us that did pay in for our entire lives without a choice , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Chapo Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 On 7/26/2024 at 3:28 PM, Trailrider #896 said: Why should they with what goes on in the courts today? Because their families want them home, and trial penalties are real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubious Don #56333 Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 Once a witness is sworn in a trial, that Oath is in effect for the duration of the trial. Officers of The Court, judge, Bailiff, Clerk, Prosecutor, defense, Police investigators attending with the prosecutor are all covered by the oaths of their office concerning their actions in court. Lying or misleading statements to the Court are not permitted. The Judge has the power to sanction them if they violate that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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