On shows like Law & Order, attorneys routinely make statements they know will be stricken from the record. Is that done in real trials and if so, how can judges truly expect juries to “disregard” the statement?

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On shows like Law & Order, attorneys routinely make statements they know will be stricken from the record. Is that done in real trials and if so, how can judges truly expect juries to “disregard” the statement?

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prosecutor: are you guilty ?

defendant: yes, I am guilty of this crime

defense: objection

judge: jury will ignore the defandant’s statement

me: how?

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