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?

Question

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

The trial is basically both sides showing their evidence (physical evidence, experts, etc.).

Once it’s over, the jury must talk about it and decide who to side with, BASED on the evidence provided.

When a judge tells you to disregard, it means you shouldn’t use it (whatever was “stricken”) to justify a decision.