Is it more difficult during a trial for the victim's family or the defendant's family?

Answer 1

The defendant, he's being tried.

Answer 2

Well that is a tough one. The victims family are reliving a horrible event in their lives. The defendant's family is living a horrible even in their lives.

If there is a conviction I would argue the defendant's family has it rougher because they just lost a member of their family. If there is an acquittal the victim's family will fell victimized again.

So I would say it depends on the out come. During the trial it could really be a toss up.

Answer 3

During and after the trial, both will suffer because while the victims family grieves the injustice / or potential loss of a loved one, the defendant’s family grieves the loss of a loved one and subsequently both individuals and families will pay for the crime of just one individual. However, there are differences in the types of suffering. Clearly, the victims family will also go through normal feelings of anger, what ifs, resentment having left only to option to forgive… and of they can’t, they will pay the life long price of the actions of the assailant. The defendant’s family while grieving the loss of a loved one’s innocence and presence (if in prison), also bear the guilt and shame of the actions of the assailant (if they have a developed conscience). They too must learn to forgive themselves, or they too will pay a life long price of the actions of that family member.

Answer 4

It may be equally difficult for both family's. I know if someone in my family killed someone or something like that. I would grieve for the loss of my family member since they will more than likely go to prison. I would also grieve for the loss of the victim and for the pain the victim's family might be feeling.
I think it's tough on both sides.

Answer 5

I can tell you through first hand experience that it is difficult for both families.

Answer 6

of course, victim's family.