GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Defendants typically do not take the stand in general cases; however, they often do in self-defense cases like the one currently unfolding.
Cooley Law School Professor Emeritus and former Michigan State Police Detective Lew Langham joined us to provide insight into the trial, particularly focusing on Schurr's decision to testify and share his side of the story.
Langham noted, "He accomplished that goal very well. I didn't see any issues with his testimony. He wasn't aggressive in his presentation, and I think that's going to bode well for him as it relates to the jury when they go back and deliberate the charges against him."
The expert also highlighted a moment when Becker challenged Schurr regarding discrepancies in his statements about Lyoya's perceived actions. According to Langham, Schurr managed that line of questioning effectively.
Ultimately, Langham points out that the jury has access to video footage of the encounter. He believes that those discrepancies in testimony should not have a significant impact on the jury’s decision.
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