State v. Cruz’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. ““[Defense Counsel]: Isn’t there a statutory requirement to instruct the [jury regarding the defendant’s] not testifying? “The Court: If you requested—I asked you if you had any requests to charge on it. I’ve already given two instructions during the period of the trial. During the trial, I pointed out that he did not—that they could draw no inference from his failure to testify and so forth. However, if you want a further charge on that, I’ll be delighted to give it to you. Okay? I think it’s—I think, though, that’s something you have to request if you want it, if you want anything further. But I did cover it at least two or three times, at least once during the preliminary statement and at least two or three times during the course of the trial. “[Defense Counsel]: All right. “The Court: If you want something further, I’ll be happy to give it. You don’t want anything else at this stage? Anything else? Let’s do the exhibits.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Id., 429.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 109 Conn. App. 679 - State v. DiFano