Chapter
Access to a Lawyer and Witness Credibility
32:30 - 37:36 (05:05)
The defendant's ability or inability to obtain a lawyer can impact witness credibility and the outcome of a criminal trial. The defense has the right to know about any potential influences on witness testimony.
Clips
Investigative journalist, Sarah Koenig, reveals how attorney Ann Benaroya's involvement as Jay's legal representative sparked a new lead in the infamous Adnan Syed case.
32:30 - 33:51 (01:21)
Summary
Investigative journalist, Sarah Koenig, reveals how attorney Ann Benaroya's involvement as Jay's legal representative sparked a new lead in the infamous Adnan Syed case.
ChapterAccess to a Lawyer and Witness Credibility
EpisodeSerial S01 - Ep. 10: The Best Defense is a Good Defense
PodcastSerial
Jay is informed by the police that he is to be charged and he attempts to secure a lawyer but is unsuccessful until the next day, September 7th, when he is arrested and brought to the state's attorney's office.
33:51 - 35:49 (01:57)
Summary
Jay is informed by the police that he is to be charged and he attempts to secure a lawyer but is unsuccessful until the next day, September 7th, when he is arrested and brought to the state's attorney's office.
ChapterAccess to a Lawyer and Witness Credibility
EpisodeSerial S01 - Ep. 10: The Best Defense is a Good Defense
PodcastSerial
A potential conflict may arise if a witness is given a free lawyer by someone involved in the trial, as it could influence their testimony.
35:49 - 37:36 (01:46)
Summary
A potential conflict may arise if a witness is given a free lawyer by someone involved in the trial, as it could influence their testimony. At Jay's sentencing, his lawyer didn't think he was being paid for his testimony or that anything inappropriate happened, but the defense may have been entitled to know about the potential conflict beforehand.