Name the 7 golden rules of MG11 statement writing

Chronological order, first person/past tense, plain English/no jargon, facts only/no opinion, one sentence one fact, specifics not vague language, written close to the time

What tense and person should a statement be written in?

First person, past tense ("I saw," "I heard")

What are the 5 structural parts of an MG11?

Declaration header, Introduction (who/where/when), Body (chronological account), Continuity/exhibit references, Conclusion (actions taken, time finished)

Name 3 common MG11 mistakes

Switching tense mid-statement, vague time references, omitting how you know a fact (direct observation vs PNC check vs told by someone else)

Why must you state HOW you know a fact?

So the reader can distinguish direct observation from second-hand information — presenting one as the other undermines the statement's reliability

What must an exhibit reference in a statement include?

A unique exhibit number/label (usually officer's initials + sequential number), what the item is, and where/when it was seized

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MG11 Statement writing 2

Question	Answer
Name the 7 golden rules of MG11 statement writing	Chronological order, first person/past tense, plain English/no jargon, facts only/no opinion, one sentence one fact, specifics not vague language, written close to the time
What tense and person should a statement be written in?	First person, past tense ("I saw," "I heard")
What are the 5 structural parts of an MG11?	Declaration header, Introduction (who/where/when), Body (chronological account), Continuity/exhibit references, Conclusion (actions taken, time finished)
Name 3 common MG11 mistakes	Switching tense mid-statement, vague time references, omitting how you know a fact (direct observation vs PNC check vs told by someone else)
Why must you state HOW you know a fact?	So the reader can distinguish direct observation from second-hand information — presenting one as the other undermines the statement's reliability
What must an exhibit reference in a statement include?	A unique exhibit number/label (usually officer's initials + sequential number), what the item is, and where/when it was seized

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