Understanding Sequestration: What Witnesses Need to Know
Are you about to be a witness in some kind of hearing or trial, and the judge has ordered you to sequester yourself? My name is Aaron Grubb. I’m the Tahlequah attorney at Wirth Law Office, and in this video, we’re just going to talk about what the rule of sequestration means.
What Does Sequestering Involve?
This term means “to separate,” and the reason behind it is that many judges—really, most judges—will order witnesses to be removed from each other and to not hear the testimony of other witnesses. The idea is to prevent witnesses from tailoring their own testimony to match or support a particular side, or to align with what someone else said before them.
This is very important because, if it’s shown that you changed your testimony—either by listening in when you weren’t supposed to or by discussing things with another witness after they’ve testified—it can have serious consequences. Not only could it affect the case itself, but it could also have criminal repercussions.
Getting Assistance with Your Case
So if you have any questions about testifying in a civil case, or you have your own family or criminal case, please contact us here at Wirth Law Office, where we make law easy.
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If you’re facing a situation involving sequestration or need guidance with your legal matters, don’t hesitate to reach out. Call Tahlequah criminal defense attorney Aaron Grubb at (918) 458-2677 for a free consultation today!
