People v. . Hinksman’s Empirical Analysis

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2 federal appellate · 41 state decisions

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1. ““Logically a defendant who voluntarily testifies in his own behalf occupies a dual position. He is at once a party and a witness, and is entitled to the rights and privileges of each. As a party he need not testify at all. If he deems it prudent to remaiñ silent no presumption is to be indulged against him. If he prefers to testify his general character is safe from attack unless he puts it in issue by himself introducing evidence relating to it. But when he assumes the character of a witness he exposes himself to the legitimate attacks which may be made upon any witness. Other witnesses may be called to impeach his credibility by showing that his general reputation for veracity is bad, or he may upon cross examination be interrogated as to any specific act or thing which may affect his character and tend to show that he is not worthy of belief.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 39 Ohio App. 153 - Hamilton v. State