Re:Newsom restricts use of lyrics in trials
by Test0129 on Saturday October 01, 2022 @11:01AM
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> general lyrics about illegality are just general lyrics whereas specific lyrics, with other evidence could form the basis of a case.
IANAL but that is the case. They aren't trying anyone for the lyrics. They're trying them for a crime, with lyrics that suggest an admission to a crime serving as evidence. As far as I know no one has been sent to jail simply for the lyrics. However, it is quite convincing to a jury when you are on trial for a crime, and you also rap about said crime brazenly. No different than people going on Facebook to brag about what they stole from the store.
IANAL but that is the case. They aren't trying anyone for the lyrics. They're trying them for a crime, with lyrics that suggest an admission to a crime serving as evidence. As far as I know no one has been sent to jail simply for the lyrics. However, it is quite convincing to a jury when you are on trial for a crime, and you also rap about said crime brazenly. No different than people going on Facebook to brag about what they stole from the store.