tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742321392029290733.post6812943840669842869..comments2024-02-10T03:29:52.685-06:00Comments on Mary's Be a GoodDog Blog: An Accidental Felony?Katyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06620064305992577670noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742321392029290733.post-19526273705203344112009-12-10T15:41:58.553-06:002009-12-10T15:41:58.553-06:00By the way, when a person "comes to" and...By the way, when a person "comes to" and finds that they are being RAPED, they will get a shot of adrenaline that might be able to propel them out the door. it does NOT mean that 20 minutes earlier they were of sound mind and body.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06620064305992577670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742321392029290733.post-85870315417199057212009-09-22T08:32:27.506-05:002009-09-22T08:32:27.506-05:00Is it not also in jury instruction that the believ...Is it not also in jury instruction that the believability of the witness is to be taken into account? the believability of all those witnesses? the testimony from a crime victim in a case is evidence?<br />if decision was heartbreaking, it sounds like she was believed. if she was deceiving everyone all that time, why would the dicision be heartbreaking?<br />if she was believed, <br />he should be convicted.<br />clclnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742321392029290733.post-47641671498013570392009-09-21T18:08:51.265-05:002009-09-21T18:08:51.265-05:00The instructions put to the jury were:
to be able ...The instructions put to the jury were:<br />to be able to prove beyond a resonable doubt that the victim, due to the effects of alcohol was unable to give valid consent. Unfortunately, with the evidence presented, the prosecution was unable to provide this. In light of her obvious condition when entering the building (or being taken in by the defendant) and her condition upon leaving the building, the evidence as to her ability was just not there. The cell phone evidence was difficult to use irrefutably because there is no way of knowing who made the calls/texts. This was a heartbreaking decision to be made. Just because the verdict was not guilty does not mean the defendant was innocent. It just means that legally, the evidence didn't support the claims beyond a reasonable doubt. I would not consider this young woman to be a liar or a false acccuser. I don't think she roped all of her friends into lying for her. Our system is a very flawed thing and the verdict rendered was heartbreaking for all who had to decide it. However, the jury did was what legally required.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742321392029290733.post-77262902319203466222009-09-21T16:11:43.330-05:002009-09-21T16:11:43.330-05:00so many have experienced delayed justice
so many h...so many have experienced delayed justice<br />so many have experienced social violence<br />that soon, very few will think of these brave ones<br />as "false accusers;" rather, as <br />ones who must bear a heavy cross (as the effort continues)<br />Thank you. I'm sorry.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06620064305992577670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742321392029290733.post-47505587653979641762009-09-21T09:02:04.046-05:002009-09-21T09:02:04.046-05:00wouldn't it be lovely if folks understood what...wouldn't it be lovely if folks understood what consent was and stopped acting so evil so this crime would stop and defense lawyers wouldn't rely on obfuscation of truth for acquittals?crim justnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742321392029290733.post-65152810161526410102009-09-20T23:28:45.645-05:002009-09-20T23:28:45.645-05:00Mr. Anonymous should be educated (again) on the de...Mr. Anonymous should be educated (again) on the definition of "consent."<br />This victim did NOT consent. That's RAPE. Period.<br />Now, she's labeled as a false accuser, while the rapist is free to prey on whomever he chooses... He took her innocence, her trust in men, a part of her soul.<br />May God bless her, heal her wounds, and protect her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742321392029290733.post-34298259822635468392009-09-19T10:12:45.070-05:002009-09-19T10:12:45.070-05:00We are always looking to increase our understandin...We are always looking to increase our understanding. I am particularly interested in looking at the area of law which suggests that simply believing a witness is enough to convict or acquit a defendant. That is, the believability of a witness is itself evidence for any particular juror. Kansas or national? not sure.<br />also<br />in this particular case, <br />the introduction of smarmily worded theory/sentences (e.g., "Regrettable Sex" "Mixed Messages") which have no bearing on Rape Cases that have Gone to Trial -go only and directly to undermining the believability of the Crime Victim.<br />A reasonable person can thoroughly believe the Crime Victim, thus removing reasonable doubt? <br />KTKTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742321392029290733.post-8034068851212328472009-09-18T19:53:18.641-05:002009-09-18T19:53:18.641-05:00your office also needs to be educated in jury inst...your office also needs to be educated in jury instruction and the burden of proof according to the letter of the law.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com