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22048. concerned - 6/22/2007 3:30:11 AM Today I won the case in the German Shepherd bite bench trial against the defendent who went down insisting that he wasn't responsible for his dog biting me. However, the state's assistant attorney who represented me presented a less than energetic case, IMO. She didn't enter any evidence except my testimony, even though I had brought photographs of the injuries I sustained, a plat showing that I was never on the dog owner's property, or the medical records showing the emergency treatment I subsequently received.
I stayed around to listen to the case that she argued after mine, which was based solely on the testimony of a ten year old child. The assistant state's attorney's case was that a pair of neighbor's (small) dogs were seen crossing over into the complainant's property. Supposedly the ten year old boy (who may not have been wearing his glasses at the time) could identify these two dogs as being the defendant's dogs through a window at a distance. the defendants demurred, saying they were taking the dogs for a walk on leashes at the time. The case was dismissed, needless to say, but not before the attorneys for each side called their opponents and their lawyers liars.
I suspect that the Assistant State's Attorney was suffering from what I term 'Nifong Syndrome', where if the complainant is young and/or female and cute enough, all credulity is suspended, but if one is an adult white male, he is to be taken for granted at best. 22049. concerned - 6/22/2007 3:44:57 AM Saying of the day:
"If you can remember the '60's, you weren't really there." 22050. concerned - 6/22/2007 3:47:23 AM Btw, Jackson and Sharpton owe the public statements on Nifong's disbarment for prosecutorial misconduct. 22051. concerned - 6/22/2007 3:52:06 AM Re. 22048 -
Just to be exact, the boy claimed that he saw these dogs running loose. 22052. alistairconnor - 6/22/2007 11:06:08 AM but if one is an adult white male, he is to be taken for granted at best.
so you're saying that in the US, what actually happens in the courts is the functional equivalent of Iranian legal doctrine, where a woman's testimony is worth exactly half that of a man's? 22053. alistairconnor - 6/22/2007 11:06:57 AM Hey I remember the 60s. I was too young to do drugs. 22054. jabrre - 6/22/2007 9:10:23 PM Its good to be back in here. I missed you all whiles I was away.
I am having a Graveyard shift job, so whenever I come home, its usually Breakfast or Brunch and then...hit the sack. Thankfully, I dont have to get to the point to watch programming on the telly. I have my DirecTV R DVR to do recording for me. 22055. thoughtful - 6/22/2007 10:51:25 PM Welcome back jabrre...always nice to "see" a familiar name around these joints. 22056. judithathome - 6/24/2007 10:30:56 PM Keoni is really sick...how do I know? He has slept the entire weekend and is cancelling his business appointments tomorrow.
Arky, remember the cough? He still has it and has run a high fever every night since last Sunday...on the upside, we have both quit smoking. 22057. judithathome - 6/25/2007 1:28:40 AM This is my step-grandughter's engagement announcement...my son became her "dad" when she was 18 months old and he married her mom. (Sonnie used my son's name in the announcement rather than what she refers to as "the sperm donor"...and it will be my son walking her down the aisle.)
Announcement 22058. wonkers2 - 6/25/2007 1:30:23 AM Concerned, Was it a yellow dog Democrat? 22059. arkymalarky - 6/25/2007 1:53:53 AM My net's not working for some reason. I'm on the Blackberry. Give Keoni a big hug from Bob and me. Keep us posted!
I'll see how the announcement looks on this thing.
Finishing my LAST homework tonight. Class ends Wed and we're heading straight for the CO cabin for at least two weeks. 22060. arkymalarky - 6/25/2007 1:59:50 AM Hey, it showed up well! What an adorable couple! 22061. judithathome - 6/25/2007 2:06:33 AM Yeah, I think they're pretty cute!
Have a great time in Colorado! If you guys come this way, either going or coming, and need a break just remember you're welcome here anytime...and Mazie and Harley just might get along! 22062. arkymalarky - 6/25/2007 2:19:22 AM Haha! It'd be an interesting meeting! If we go that route we'll holler! 22063. Ms. No - 6/25/2007 4:11:21 AM Great looking couple! Sorry to hear Keoni's not feeling well -- hope he get's better soon. 22064. Ms. No - 6/25/2007 4:11:56 AM Wow, it's time for the Colorado trip already? This year seems to be flying by. I know you'll have a blast. 22065. Ms. No - 6/25/2007 4:17:37 AM We've done our first two of three preview shows before we open next Friday and so far the audiences seem to really like us. Saturday night's audience was really vocal, they cheered the first kiss and booed the "villains" during the curtain call. The audience for today's matinee was quite good as well, but matinees always feel a bit odd to me. Somehow it just doesn't seem like theater should take place in daylight.
22066. arkymalarky - 6/25/2007 5:39:59 AM That sounds great NO!
And yes, I will have a blast in CO, because
I'M DONE WITH SCHOOL!!!!
I still have to go to class four days and take an oral final, but my school work is done.
I can't believe it. 22067. alistairconnor - 6/25/2007 9:54:32 AM Happy cabin fever Arky!
Get well soon Keoni...
Congratulations Judith, very cute couple!
Break an arm Nyetskaya...
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