advised statement
[/ədˈvaɪzd ˈsteɪtmənt/]
nounpl: advised statements
declaração assessorada
1. A formal statement or declaration made after receiving legal, professional, or expert counsel; a statement made with full knowledge of consequences and risks after receiving advice
The defendant made an advised statement to the court after consulting with his attorney.
O réu fez uma declaração assessorada ao tribunal após consultar seu advogado.
2. In legal contexts, a statement given by a person who has been informed of their rights and has received guidance before making the statement
The witness provided an advised statement regarding the incident.
A testemunha forneceu uma declaração assessorada sobre o incidente.
This term is primarily used in legal and formal professional contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian legal proceedings, it emphasizes that a statement was made after proper guidance, which can affect its admissibility and weight in court. The concept reflects the importance of informed consent and due process in Anglo-American and Brazilian legal systems.
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