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Old 03-16-2009, 07:28 PM   #371
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Originally Posted by fredr123 View Post
In any event, it doesn't matter whether you or the judge believe Tschetter or not. It's sufficient even if you don't believe the accused's story that if it raises a reasonable doubt you must acquit. Mind you, the vodka thing is a minor part in the grand scheme of things and probably only affects the length of his sentence rather than whether he is guilty or not.
I've re-read your post a couple of times and I think I need you to clarify... it doesn't matter if we believe his testimony or not? Even if we think he is lying, he said something about his innocence so that makes reasonable doubt?

I think that was the premise for a "Kids in the Hall" sketch.
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