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* '''Conversed''': "You know that if you make me take the stand [[WillNotTellALie I]] may end up saying something that will screw you over, right?" "I'd rather go to Alcatraz for the things I actually did than for the crap [[ConsummateLiar Jack]] is [[FallGuy trying to frame me for]]!"
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* '''Conversed''': "You know that if you make me take the stand [[WillNotTellALie I]] may end up saying something that will screw you over, right?" "I'd "[[LesserOfTwoEvils I'd rather go to Alcatraz for the things I actually did did]] than for the crap [[ConsummateLiar Jack]] is [[FallGuy trying to frame me for]]!"
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* ''’Conversed''': "You know that if you make me take the stand [[WillNotTellALie I]] may end up saying something that will screw you over, right?" "I'd rather go to Alcatraz for the things I actually did than for the crap [[ConsummateLiar Jack]] is [[FallGuy trying to frame me for]]!"
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* ''’Conversed''': '''Conversed''': "You know that if you make me take the stand [[WillNotTellALie I]] may end up saying something that will screw you over, right?" "I'd rather go to Alcatraz for the things I actually did than for the crap [[ConsummateLiar Jack]] is [[FallGuy trying to frame me for]]!"
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** Bob calls himself to the stand, and his own lawyer ends up inadvertently causing him to confess his guilt.
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** Bob calls himself to the stand, and his own lawyer ends up inadvertently causing him to confess his guilt.guilt.
* ''’Conversed''': "You know that if you make me take the stand [[WillNotTellALie I]] may end up saying something that will screw you over, right?" "I'd rather go to Alcatraz for the things I actually did than for the crap [[ConsummateLiar Jack]] is [[FallGuy trying to frame me for]]!"
* ''’Conversed''': "You know that if you make me take the stand [[WillNotTellALie I]] may end up saying something that will screw you over, right?" "I'd rather go to Alcatraz for the things I actually did than for the crap [[ConsummateLiar Jack]] is [[FallGuy trying to frame me for]]!"
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** ALice gives a seemingly solid alibi, but upon cross-examination from the prosecution, she reveals she doesn't remember some key details about that day. This makes her validity as a witness come into question, and destroys Bill's defense.
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** ALice Alice gives a seemingly solid alibi, but upon cross-examination from the prosecution, she reveals she doesn't remember some key details about that day. This makes her validity as a witness come into question, and destroys Bill's defense.
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** During cross examination, Alice continues to state she didn't see Bob anywhere near the robbery scene and remembers him coming home with dinner shortly after the robbery to the point she ''genuinely'' believes he couldn't have been nearby. The prosecution then calls out an exhibit, and Alice immediately identifies it as belonging to Bob... unaware it was left at the crime scene.
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** Bob asks Alice to tell the court that he is innocent of bank robbery. [[CounterfeitCash Alice, on the witness stand, angrily says she was caught with money matching the bank robbery money ''Bob'' paid her to lie with.]].
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** Alice tells the courtroom that Bob is innocent, however the prosecution manages to get her to admit she was being blackmailed by Bob to stay quiet or he'd hurt her after the trial.
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** Bill (Bob's lawyer) puts Alice on the stand to provide information on Bob's alibi, but cross-examination from Jim makes Alice confess that her watch had stopped that day so she is not sure of the specific time (and she did not told Bill because she thought it was an inconsequential detail). This alone makes her validity as a witness come into question, and destroys Bill's defense.
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** Bill (Bob's lawyer) puts Alice on the stand to provide information on Bob's ALice gives a seemingly solid alibi, but upon cross-examination from Jim makes Alice confess the prosecution, she reveals she doesn't remember some key details about that her watch had stopped that day so she is not sure of the specific time (and she did not told Bill because she thought it was an inconsequential detail). day. This alone makes her validity as a witness come into question, and destroys Bill's defense.
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** Alice is so uncertain about [[ConvictionByContradiction a hundred different details in the alibi]] that all she ends up being good for is as a character witness, [[EpicFail and even then she blurts out solid proof that Bob has the kind of character to commit the crime]].
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** Alice is so uncertain about [[ConvictionByContradiction a hundred different details in the alibi]] that all she ends up being good for is as a character witness, [[EpicFail and even then she blurts out solid proof that Bob has the kind of character to commit the crime]].
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* '''Played for Laughs:''' While Alice is on the stand, Bob realizes his mistake, and tries increasingly outlandish UnconventionalCourtroomTactics to stop her testimony.
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* '''Played for Laughs:''' While Alice is on the stand, Bob realizes his mistake, mistake and tries increasingly outlandish UnconventionalCourtroomTactics to stop her testimony.
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* '''Inverted:''' Alice ends up TakingTheHeat and confessing to Bob's crimes on the stand.
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* '''Inverted:''' Alice ends up TakingTheHeat and confessing confesses to Bob's crimes on the stand.
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** "I need you to tell me everything that you know about the case. ''Everything''. I don't care if you think it does not matters knowing that Bob is a fan of ''Dungeons and Dragons'' or that you were wearing blue panties, you will tell me those details because otherwise the accuser is going to find a way to make you tell them and then they will twist them into a narrative that will make sure Bob ends his days in a gas chamber, do you understand?"
** Bob and Bill make absolutely sure that Alice's testimony will follow whatever narrative Bob needs to stay out of jail and that there is no way whatsoever she will supply any kind of information, obvious or implied, that will be taken as evidence against him. Some of the methods they may apply for this are, admittedly, [[JuryAndWitnessTampering very corrupt and/or cruel]].
** Bob and Bill make absolutely sure that Alice's testimony will follow whatever narrative Bob needs to stay out of jail and that there is no way whatsoever she will supply any kind of information, obvious or implied, that will be taken as evidence against him. Some of the methods they may apply for this are, admittedly, [[JuryAndWitnessTampering very corrupt and/or cruel]].
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** Bob and Bill make absolutely sure that Alice's testimony will follow whatever narrative Bob needs to stay out of jail and that there is no way whatsoever she will supply any kind of information, obvious or implied, that will be taken as evidence against him. Some of the methods they may apply for this are, admittedly, [[JuryAndWitnessTampering very corrupt and/or cruel]].
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* '''Straight:''' Bob is on trial for robbing a bank, and calls Alice to testify as his alibi. She says that she saw him go into the bank at the time of the robbery.
* '''Exaggerated:''' Alice's testimony reveals that Bob is also responsible for half a dozen other bank robberies and two cold case murders.
* '''Exaggerated:''' Alice's testimony reveals that Bob is also responsible for half a dozen other bank robberies and two cold case murders.
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* '''Straight:''' '''Straight:'''
** Bob is on trial for robbing a bank, and calls Alice to testify as his alibi. She says that she saw him go into the bank at the time of the robbery.
** Bill (Bob's lawyer) puts Alice on the stand to provide information on Bob's alibi, but cross-examination from Jim makes Alice confess that her watch had stopped that day so she is not sure of the specific time (and she did not told Bill because she thought it was an inconsequential detail). This alone makes her validity as a witness come into question, and destroys Bill's defense.
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** Alice's testimony reveals that Bob is also responsible for half a dozen other bank robberies and two cold casemurders.murders.
** Alice is so uncertain about [[ConvictionByContradiction a hundred different details in the alibi]] that all she ends up being good for is as a character witness, [[EpicFail and even then she blurts out solid proof that Bob has the kind of character to commit the crime]].
** Bob is on trial for robbing a bank, and calls Alice to testify as his alibi. She says that she saw him go into the bank at the time of the robbery.
** Bill (Bob's lawyer) puts Alice on the stand to provide information on Bob's alibi, but cross-examination from Jim makes Alice confess that her watch had stopped that day so she is not sure of the specific time (and she did not told Bill because she thought it was an inconsequential detail). This alone makes her validity as a witness come into question, and destroys Bill's defense.
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** Alice's testimony reveals that Bob is also responsible for half a dozen other bank robberies and two cold case
** Alice is so uncertain about [[ConvictionByContradiction a hundred different details in the alibi]] that all she ends up being good for is as a character witness, [[EpicFail and even then she blurts out solid proof that Bob has the kind of character to commit the crime]].
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* '''Defied:''' Just before Alice testifies, Bob learns that what she'll say will harm his case, so he has her pulled from the witness roster at the last minute.
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* '''Defied:''' '''Defied:'''
** Just before Alice testifies, Bob learns that what she'll say will harm his case, so he has her pulled from the witness roster at the lastminute.minute.
** "I need you to tell me everything that you know about the case. ''Everything''. I don't care if you think it does not matters knowing that Bob is a fan of ''Dungeons and Dragons'' or that you were wearing blue panties, you will tell me those details because otherwise the accuser is going to find a way to make you tell them and then they will twist them into a narrative that will make sure Bob ends his days in a gas chamber, do you understand?"
** Just before Alice testifies, Bob learns that what she'll say will harm his case, so he has her pulled from the witness roster at the last
** "I need you to tell me everything that you know about the case. ''Everything''. I don't care if you think it does not matters knowing that Bob is a fan of ''Dungeons and Dragons'' or that you were wearing blue panties, you will tell me those details because otherwise the accuser is going to find a way to make you tell them and then they will twist them into a narrative that will make sure Bob ends his days in a gas chamber, do you understand?"
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* '''Played for Laughs:''' While Alice is on the stand, Bob realizes his mistake, and tries increasingly outlandish CourtroomAntics to stop her testimony.
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* '''Played for Laughs:''' While Alice is on the stand, Bob realizes his mistake, and tries increasingly outlandish CourtroomAntics UnconventionalCourtroomTactics to stop her testimony.
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* '''Justified:''' Alice knows that Bob is guilty, but lacks any other proof, so she lies to incriminate him.
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* '''Justified:''' '''Justified:'''
** Alice knows that Bob is guilty, but lacks any other proof, so she lies to incriminatehim.him.
** Alice initially planned on lying to cover for Bob's guilt, but he's [[MistreatmentInducedBetrayal such a jerk to her]] that she decides to tell the truth anyway.
** Alice knows that Bob is guilty, but lacks any other proof, so she lies to incriminate
** Alice initially planned on lying to cover for Bob's guilt, but he's [[MistreatmentInducedBetrayal such a jerk to her]] that she decides to tell the truth anyway.
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* '''Defied:''' Just before Alice testifies, Bob learns that what she'll say will harm his case, so he has her pulled from the witness roster at the last minute.
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* '''Defied:''' Just before Alice testifies, Bob learns that what she'll say will harm his case, so he has her pulled from the witness roster at the last minute.minute.
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** Alice's testimony implicates Bob in incredibly minor peccadillos that aren't crimes at all, like stealing his friend's lunch in 4th grade or refilling his drink without paying.
** Bob calls himself to the stand, and his own lawyer ends up inadvertently causing him to confess his guilt.
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** Alice's testimony implicates Bob in incredibly minor peccadillos that aren't crimes at all, like stealing his friend's lunch in 4th grade or refilling his drink without paying.
** Bob calls himself to the stand, and his own lawyer ends up inadvertently causing him to confess his guilt.
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'''Basic Trope:''' A witness called to the stand gives testimony harmful to the side that called them.
* '''Straight:''' Bob is on trial for robbing a bank, and calls Alice to testify as his alibi. She says that she saw him go into the bank at the time of the robbery.
* '''Exaggerated:''' Alice's testimony reveals that Bob is also responsible for half a dozen other bank robberies and two cold case murders.
* '''Downplayed:''' Alice's testimony doesn't become evidence against Bob, but she's useless as an alibi.
* '''Justified:''' Alice knows that Bob is guilty, but lacks any other proof, so she lies to incriminate him.
* '''Played for Laughs:''' While Alice is on the stand, Bob realizes his mistake, and tries increasingly outlandish CourtroomAntics to stop her testimony.
* '''Played for Drama:''' Alice lies her testimony to falsely incriminate Bob, and he has an EtTuBrute moment when he realizes.
* '''Inverted:''' Alice ends up TakingTheHeat and confessing to Bob's crimes on the stand.
* '''Subverted:''' Alice is found to be lying to falsely incriminate Bob, so she's charged with perjury and her testimony is [[DisregardThatStatement stricken from the record]].
* '''Double Subverted:''' Alice admits that she was bribed to falsely incriminate Bob... but it turns out that Bob was behind it, and he hoped news of her being bribed to lie would cause a mistrial.
* '''Deconstructed:''' Alice's testimony causes Bob to question his lawyer's competence, since a good lawyer thoroughly vets every witness they bring in.
* '''Averted:''' Alice gives a beneficial testimony that strengthens Bob's alibi.
* '''Defied:''' Just before Alice testifies, Bob learns that what she'll say will harm his case, so he has her pulled from the witness roster at the last minute.
* '''Straight:''' Bob is on trial for robbing a bank, and calls Alice to testify as his alibi. She says that she saw him go into the bank at the time of the robbery.
* '''Exaggerated:''' Alice's testimony reveals that Bob is also responsible for half a dozen other bank robberies and two cold case murders.
* '''Downplayed:''' Alice's testimony doesn't become evidence against Bob, but she's useless as an alibi.
* '''Justified:''' Alice knows that Bob is guilty, but lacks any other proof, so she lies to incriminate him.
* '''Played for Laughs:''' While Alice is on the stand, Bob realizes his mistake, and tries increasingly outlandish CourtroomAntics to stop her testimony.
* '''Played for Drama:''' Alice lies her testimony to falsely incriminate Bob, and he has an EtTuBrute moment when he realizes.
* '''Inverted:''' Alice ends up TakingTheHeat and confessing to Bob's crimes on the stand.
* '''Subverted:''' Alice is found to be lying to falsely incriminate Bob, so she's charged with perjury and her testimony is [[DisregardThatStatement stricken from the record]].
* '''Double Subverted:''' Alice admits that she was bribed to falsely incriminate Bob... but it turns out that Bob was behind it, and he hoped news of her being bribed to lie would cause a mistrial.
* '''Deconstructed:''' Alice's testimony causes Bob to question his lawyer's competence, since a good lawyer thoroughly vets every witness they bring in.
* '''Averted:''' Alice gives a beneficial testimony that strengthens Bob's alibi.
* '''Defied:''' Just before Alice testifies, Bob learns that what she'll say will harm his case, so he has her pulled from the witness roster at the last minute.
