Limited immunity (also called use-and-derivative-use immunity in some contexts) allows a witness to testify or provide information without fear of prosecution for the substance of the testimony, while still permitting prosecution for making false statements.
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Definition of a form of testimonial immunity that protects witnesses from prosecution based on their compelled or immunized testimony but does not protect against perjury or false statements.
In criminal prosecutions of alleged poisoning, the prosecution generally must establish the presence of the alleged toxic substance (for example, fentanyl) and connect that substance to the defendant to meet the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Elemental requirements for proving poisoning-related homicide charges in criminal law.
In federal criminal proceedings, a defendant seeking release on bond pending appeal must demonstrate a substantial question of law or fact material to the appeal that justifies release.
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Standard applied by federal courts when deciding whether to grant bond while a criminal appeal is pending.