Bro.... You're a grown ass man and don't seem to know how the legal system works.
I'll help u.
When you, Chicago, are sitting in that courtroom as a defendant. You are sitting there as an INNOCENT person.
There is NO need to tell your side of the story or defend yourself.
The prosecution is faced with the up hill battle of creating a narrative, and showing concrete evidence and credible witness testimony to make that narrative believable.
Beyond a reasonable doubt.
Any attorney will tell you it is against your best interest to get on the stand and testify as a defendant because the prosecution is good at what they do. During cross, They can make you look guilty even if you're innocent.
Just like you aren't supposed to talk to cops. Without your attorney present. because they can make you look guilty, even when you're innocent.
I know you are going to try to have a come back bro.
But you are flat out wrong on this one.
And any nikka reading this...
It is in your best interest to never talk to cops without a lawyer present and it is better NOT to get on the stand and start talking