HH was essentially given immunity to provide the prosecutor with information, and the information could not be used against HH.
A proffer is technically a written agreement. It is an agreement between a Prosecutor and a Defendant, or witness, in which
information about a crime is exchanged for the promise that their information and words will not be used against them in a later Court Hearing.
After entering into a Proffer (the Agreement) a meeting with the Prosecutor and often the investigator is conducted.
This is an exploration of what the Defendant or witness can provide the Prosecutor and investigator about their investigation.
If the Prosecutor believes the statements and information truthful and helpful, then the Prosecutor often will enter into an
immunity or plea agreement.
This information and statements are what is protected under the Proffer and typically cannot be used at a trial or hearing against the Defendant or witness.
A proffer is technically a written agreement. It is an agreement between a Prosecutor and a Defendant, or witness, in which information about a crime is exchanged for the promise that their information and words will not be used against them in a later Court Hearing. After entering into a...
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