I was on the stand for five hours today, in a case were I was robbed at gun point at work.The crime happened almost a year ago and I forgot a lot of the small details.It's a third strike case and the defence really hammered me.
I'm real worried if the guy gets out I'll have to quit my job and maybe move as he has my ID.I did the best I could.Even after reading the transcripts from the Pre Lim and the police reports I just didn't remember some things.I'm real nervous about the Day and just everything.Any body been threw the same kind of thing?
2007-06-20 21:52:54 · 4 answers · asked by SHAWN 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Inconsistencies in the testimony are understanble and the witness is not expected to recall all the details of the incident that happened a year ago. A decision could still be made in your favor as long as you proved the crime.
2007-06-20 22:01:55 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and the trial went on forever. I ended up getting a mild sedative from my Dr.! As far as a guilty party coming back to haunt you that happens a lot more on TV than in real life. I'm sorry that you were robbed. Try to have a good day. :)
2007-06-21 05:02:49 · answer #2 · answered by Michael N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many times as a cop. That was one of the things that made me the most nervous. That and weapons qualification.
Actual violent incidents on the street are not that bad, you just react and fall back on your training, but going to court really made me crazy.
2007-06-21 04:58:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes what i did to help was wrote everything down right away and read it a lot before the trial so i could rememeber as much as possible i also practiced on my friends and with my counselor to help me stay calm
2007-06-21 05:01:13 · answer #4 · answered by little78lucky 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋