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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Answer 1

I worked with an attorney once that told me “you can’t put toothpaste back in the tube”. It’s a fine line, but a good lawyer knows what they can say without serious repercussions.