Tomasz Kosowski Murder Trial Day 1 | Opening Statements & First Witnesses
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What courtroom instructions and rights are being explained to the defendant at the start?
like and whether you're qualified here to represent yourself. Because I think we've done that, but I just want to make sure the last time that you understand the rights that you're given off as far as giving up your right to a voice. So if you raise your right hand, you swear or affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. I do. All right. Do you understand that you have the right to a lawyer and that court has appointed a court-appointed lawyer for you and that that lawyer and those lawyers are actually going to have to . You understand that? Yes, sir. I'd like to explain to you some of the ways We're not experiencing. Possibilities, it was all about gaining information about cases.
Right. Okay.
And do you still want to go on a jury here in this trial? Yes,
sir.
Okay. So at the trial, the lawyer has experience and knowledge of the entire process. He or she will argue for your side and represent the best in your argument for your defense. Understand that? Yes, sir. All right.
as far as selecting a jury, but if we're gonna go
A lawyer has studied the rules of evidence and knows what evidence can or cannot be used in a trial. Do you understand that? Yes, sir. A lawyer may provide assistance in ensuring that the jury is given an accurate jury instructions. Well, obviously, if we're not going to have a jury, that's not an issue. But if you do that as an issue, obviously, they can also make arguments before the court as to what the court needs to be looking at as far as jury instructions. The court will do the same thing. So they can advise the court on what they think jury instructions ought to be in the case to the court. Do you understand that? And then if you are convicted, you can argue later that you gave ineffectiveness
that's not going to happen if you're representing yourself and if you're in effect as it is almost always unwise to represent yourself in court let me tell you a few of the disadvantages of representing yourself in court you understand you will not get any special treatment from the court and you also won't get any You are not required to possess the legal knowledge and skills of an attorney in order to represent yourself. However, you will be required to abide by the rules of criminal law and the rules of courtroom procedure. These laws stipulate that you are supported in a bye-bye if you demonstrate an unwillingness to abide by these rules and may terminate your self-representation. Do you understand that?
Yes, sir. You understand that if you are instructed in a courtroom that the court can terminate your self-representation and remove these from the courtroom, in which case, The trial will continue after your presence. Do you understand that? Yes, sir. Do you understand that your access to the state attorney, obviously, is less than what a lawyer would be, although I think we may rectify that with your iPad or whatever it is over at the jail. I think we've been communicating directly through email with Mr. Vonderheide and with the state directly.
Yes, sir.
All right, and obviously you know what the charges are against you and what the possible penalties are, right? Yes, sir. All right. Obviously, you're charged with first-degree murder. You're found guilty of that. Then we have the penalty phase, and you could either get death or life in prison without the possibility of parole, but those are the only two possibilities. Do you understand that? Yes, sir. Obviously, if you're found not guilty, you're not going to get a sentence called. If you're found guilty, If you don't feel a lesser, like secondary murder, manslaughter, or something else, maybe there could be an argument that you were hurt in the victim's life, or whatever. So there may be a different lesson to put in office, but you would be looking at some substantial prison sentences
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What courtroom instructions and rights are being explained to the defendant at the start?
0:09–1:52:01
2
How does the prosecution outline the murder theory and present the first witnesses?
1:52:01–2:04:02
3
What did the deposition with Dr. Kozlowski look like and why was it so contentious?
2:04:02–2:13:07
4
How did the special‑master hearing address the discovery disputes between Dr. Kozlowski and the plaintiffs?
2:13:07–2:30:19
5
What happened on March 21 2023 when Stephen disappeared and what was found in the office bathroom?
2:30:19–3:46:20
6
What did the email from Stephen Cozzi reveal and how did the witness react?
3:46:20–3:54:59
7
How were surveillance cameras and video evidence handled by the parties?
3:54:59–4:03:19
8
What was discovered in the bathroom and utility closet on March 21 2023?
4:03:19–5:14:58
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