Say one of these three things in court and rot in jail

The court is not a place to make any loose talk come out of your mouth, hence you are more likely to be in jail or rot in jail if you say one of these in Court. Watch your tongue and be consistent with your stand and extra careful with what you say.

When you go to court as a plaintiff (the one who has taken another person to court) or the defendant (the person who has been sued) it is important that you watch your lips and be careful. The words you say or speak during trial or cross-examination are very important and can determine the outcome of the case.

Say one of these three things in court and rot in jail

Here are three dangerous things that you should never say in court:

Never  “I lied” in court – Eiiih… Trouble

If you go to the court to lie, there are serious consequences and one of them is perjury charges. Perjury is the offense of wilfully telling an untruth or making a misrepresentation under oath. In court, you swear an oath to say the truth, hence any lies openly confessed lead to punishment.

It may be safe to lie, but dangerous to openly declare that you lied.

2. “I don’t remember”… Eilish

In court, a statement like “I don’t remember” would not be taken kindly by the judge or the lawyers of the other person. If you keep repeating that you do not remember, it becomes clear that you are concealing some vital information from the court. This evasive strategy makes you vulnerable, and you could be seen as an untruthful person in court.

Instead, be honest about what you do and don’t remember, and try to provide as much detail as possible. Or do not you the “I don’t remember”  phrase at all.

It is however possible that you do not recollect one or two details. In such an instance, why not say “My lord, I do not entirely remember the facts, but I can say…” This shows that you are making an effort to be honest and forthcoming, even if you don’t have all the answers.

3. “I don’t care”

Eiiih so you have been invited to the law court to help the court in the final determination of the case, and you have the gut to tell the judge “I don’t care”. OK, get ready for the fire.

If you tell the judge or the court “I don’t care” after a statement has been made, that is a totally unacceptable dismissive, and disrespectful way to behave, and you will not go scot-free. This disrespectful “I don’t care” coming from you will harm your credibility with the judge or jury.

You must respect yourself, the court and the jury, and everyone present to be safe even if you don’t agree with the proceedings. Such an attitude will harm your chances of winning the case or getting a lesser sentencing

By being honest and respectful, you can help ensure that you are treated fairly and that your case is judged on its merits. Remember, what you say in court matters, and it can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case.

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Written by Ghana Education News Editorial Staff

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