I was the victim of a crime. Information came to light a few days after that the person did not intentionally commit his crime. However it was caused by an illness.This illness nearly cost this person their life. Now the DA in this case refuses to acknowledge the medical evidence., and is forcing me to testify and contiuing to try and prosecute on all charges.
2007-07-25 13:08:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The judge is above the DA and he or she has the authority to meter out justice.
I advice you contact the judge to correct this issue however if that judge feels you are lying than you are in big trouble.
Please have some evidence with you, if the judge disregards you then you may discuss this a lawyer or take it to the local paper.
Justice is a matter of money not right or wrong, my experience.
2007-07-25 13:18:54 · answer #1 · answered by izzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the US many DAs are rabid. Remember you can say what you want on the stand. You can call him a sick person for prosecuting the case and mention the defendant's medical condition.
But remember you can be stopped and treated as a hostile witness. Then you can only answer only yes or no or not stray from the question. So do not tip him off, but do let him know you think he may be too zelouse in prosecuting the case.
Good luck!
By the way, in pre-trial motions there may be a decision on whether medical a condition can be admitted. So the jury may never hear about the condition. So if you introduce it, it may be the only time it is heard.
2007-07-25 20:24:17 · answer #2 · answered by Ron H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact the defense attorney and let him know how you feel. You can't lie on the stand, but no sane DA will force you to testify if they KNOW the Defense will ask questions on cross that the DA doesn't want answered.
2007-07-25 20:40:37 · answer #3 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you can do is tell the truth, and properly respond to the DA's direct questioning.
However, upon cross-examination, if the defense attorney asks you if you are aware of any illness that the defendant may have, that opens the door to your above-stated testimony.
2007-07-25 20:15:40 · answer #4 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the state can bring charges against the guy. they don't need you to press charges. but, they probably want you to testify. you could be subpoenaed to do that so you'd probably have to. you could tell the truth or say you just don't remember... you aren't being threatened or anything are you?
2007-07-25 20:18:48 · answer #5 · answered by practicalwizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋