I work at a court house and there is a jury trial going on right now for attempted murder case. I was out on my lunch smoking a cigarette and a woman started talking to me. I found out that her husband was the on on trial she told me she is scared that he will be found guilty and that she doesn't want him to go to jail and this is after he stabbed her a couple times last year why are some woman this way. she said she is worried how her kids will feel knowing their dad is in jail for life. I look at it i would rather my kids visit there father in jail for a life sentence then visit my grave for the rest of their lives. I told her i would be scared he would do it again and she told me she's not.
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because she is insecure and he has probably belittled her and told her that she can't possibly survive without him.\n\nHopefully he does go to jail for a long time and she gets the chance to live for herself, not for him
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This blog says- In Iran an 18-year-old named Nazanin is sentenced to be put to death by hanging. Her crime? Defending herself and her 16-year-old niece from being raped by three men. During the attack she drew a knife and stabbed one of the attackers. In doing so she succeeded in driving the attackers off and saved the two of them from whatever fate awaited them at the hands of the three men.\n\nShe was subsequently arrested, tried and found guilty of a crime. At her trial she said in her defense; "I wanted to defend myself and my niece. I did not want to kill that boy. At the heat of the moment I did not know what to do because no one came to our help." Her appeals have failed and without severe pressure from outside sources she will die for this "crime". \n\nThis is shocking ! I hope the Muslim community wakes up... This could happen to your daughter...  don't you care?
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I suppose if you're going to find anyone here to agree with you wholeheartedly, it would be someone in my line of work.\n\nBut I don't think I can.\n\nCriminals, worthless as they are, are still present in this country.  As such, they are entitled to all the same protections and privileges you and I are by virtue of being present in this country.\n\nThe issue is that they use those protections far more often than you and I do, because they're out doing the very things you've talked about, where you and I aren't.\n\nYou and I have the right to take legal action against someone who causes us harm, either directly or indirectly.  Whether or not what we're doing at the time was legal or had merit is an issue to be weighed by a judge or jury.  If you or I broke into someone's house, got trapped in a garage and had to eat dog food, a judge or jury would decide what we were due, just as a judge or jury would decide what we were due if we were walking down the street and got hit by a drunk driver.\n\nI don't think it would be fair to tell people that just because of what they were doing, they're not entitled to anything because of the bad thing that happened to them.  If it were, prostitutes (regardless of how you feel about them), could not file criminal charges against someone who beat them, raped them, or killed them.  Using the logic you might want to apply to these kinds of situations, the prostitute was breaking the law (same as the burglar), so she shouldn't be afforded any legal protections (same as the burglar).  \n\nThe law is very dynamic....what might be considered illegal today, under a certain set of circumstances, might not be considered illegal tomorrow, under a slightly different set of circumstances.  Civil judges and juries have enough to decide about a case like you're talking about without having to also decide if what the plaintiff was doing at the time was a violation of criminal law as well (after all, that's why we have criminal courts).  What the plaintiff was doing at the time of the "injury" is certainly relevant and I'm fairly sure a judge or jury is allowed to consider it in some manner, but to tell people they can't sue someone just because what they were doing might have been against the law, or because we as a society don't like what they were doing, doesn't seem to be a good idea.\n\nLook - you're absolutely right when it comes to criminals taking advantage of the law in some cases.  But those cases, I suspect, are few and far between (but like anything else, they make the news because they are spectacular), and I'm certain they are the exception, not the rule.  And of course, we don't know what the criminal plaintiff has received as compensation... could be a judge or jury decided that one dollar was enough in some of these cases.  \n\nBut...no matter the awards, I think it's important to recognize that criminals don't, "have so many rights"...they have the same rights as law-abiding citizens do, and that's probably how it should be (but I'll repeat: they use them WAY more than the rest of us do).  Let the judge or the jury decide what someone's case is worth, don't just say they don't have a case because we don't like what they were doing at the time.
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Wait a minute.  You saw this happen on the news, and now you're wondering if...what you saw really happened?\n\nAnyway, slagathor's got it pretty well down (couple of posts above mine), but it really depends on what state you're in, and exactly what a person says.  In California, just saying you're going to hurt someone probably does not qualify as a threat because this state requires you to threaten someone with death or great bodily injury...and punching me in the shoulder probably would hurt, but would not be considered great bodily injury.\n\nHere's the law slagathor was talking about, just so you can see how California addresses these kinds of things:\n\n422.  Any person who willfully threatens to commit a crime which will result in death or great bodily injury to another person, with the specific intent that the statement, made verbally, in writing, or by means of an electronic communication device, is to be taken as a threat, even if there is no intent of actually carrying it out, which, on its face and under the circumstances in which it is  ade, is so unequivocal, unconditional, immediate, and specific as to convey to the person threatened, a gravity of purpose and an immediate prospect of execution of the threat, and thereby  causes that person reasonably to be in sustained fear for his or her own safety or for his or her immediate family's safety, shall be punished by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed one year, or by imprisonment in the state prison.
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I was always afraid of my father's death when I was growing up. My dad was my world (mom didn't want me so my dad raised me by himself). My biggest fear was him passing away. One night he left to go to the store for coffee, and was killed by a drunk driver. It hit me like a ton of bricks. No matter how much I tried to prepare myself for that day, it was nothing compared to how I actually felt. My world had crumbled the second that my step brother called me. I got depressed, and closed everyone out. No one understood me like my dad did. Everyone thought I had gone nuts, but it was my way of dealing with it. In two days it'll be three years since it happened. Things haven't been the same since. I got married and didn't have him there to walk me down the aisle, he never got to see his grandson. There's times I'm glad he's not here now because he would beat my husband to death for hitting me, and if he didn't then, he would've after we divorced. Anyways, the best advice I can offer is make the best out of every moment you spend with her and always cherish the times you've had with her. Her death is inevitable, and there is no way to prepare yourself. When it happens, talk to someone, anyone you think my have even the tiniest idea on how you're feeling. Talk about her because remembering her the way she was is the best way to deal with death. It won't get better immediately, but give it time. Since my dad's death I truly feel alone in this world, but I've found out that I do have some true friends who have helped me out through this. If you don't have someone you can talk to, if you like, you can IM me anytime...my yahoo ID is under my profile....think I'm making this too long winded as it is :D.
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Yes you should. I take it you have never been to jail before. Its not a pleasant place. There are other ways to teach someone a lesson. That 's just cruel. Sorry.
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I believe the essence of the question is diffult to answer. I have not had one of my siblings speak to me for about five years. They decided if one of our parents was near death, nothing can be done to save them. Due to my religious convictions, I did not agree and our father is still living. But since I have been living in China, my mother died. I have said I will investigate her death, to see if my mother's wishes were honored.\n\nThe death penalty is a violation of human rights, regardless of whether the death row inmate violated someone else's human rights by killing them. We do not have the right to play God. I resent a judge to decide death for anyone. I also resent the fact that I have been shunned from being on a murder case, because of my views on the death penalty. That is a violation of my right of expression.\n\nNo judge has any right to tell anyone they will die for their crimes. The case I should have been on, the man was found innocent after eight years. This was because picking out the jury was a tainted system, violating the rights of a poor man with no education. In effect, he was sentenced because he was poor and uneducated.\n\nI read where some of the answers were against the Islam people for cutting off the hand of a hungry boy for stealing food. He was also treated with injustice. The boy has a destroyed life just for being poor and hungry, the same problem the innocent man faced.\n\nIf a jury decides a man should die, the prosecutor, judge, and jury have killed the man. They are no better off that the man charged. But remember, the man was innocent.\n\nGod is a jealous God; he does not want us to worship any idols; he also does not like us to be God by killing a person charged with killing.
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Well, if the manager is caught in another state then she is official a "Fugitive of Justice".  If found in the same state she still has a bench warrant.  \n\nEither way, she is looking at a high bond or no bond upon her rearrest.  Another negative to bring to the judge's or juries attention when sentencing finally get there.\n\nEnd result, she is only hurting herself.  The charges will never go away, so she is only a traffic stop away at any time from going to jail.  I bet she doesn't have much peace of mind right now so it's already costing her in ways she had not predicted.  She should have just went to court, huh?!
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I was jailed for 10 months for assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. I lied to the police about the whereabouts of my then boyfriend who was wanted by the police. My boyfriend had stabbed somebody that beat up his sister badly and i covered up for him. I thought my sentence was pretty harsh and still do as hit and run drivers get a fine and 3 points even if the victim dies.I wasn't a danger to or harmed anyone.
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Let me get this straight.  You married a sex offender who committed some offense against you.  You had three children with him.  Now he is arrested (for the offense against you?), and supposed to get treatment before he can see his children.  Your children.  Now, are you saying he has not gone to the treatment, and is therefore not allowed to see his children?  Your children?\n\nI suppose you may feel shafted, but it sure sounds to me like you were at least as much a volunteer as a victim.  I think you'd better have a long talk with the counselor you were undoubtedly assigned when all this came up in court.
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Why does she need to go underground for safety? I think this is the more pertinent question. If there is something life-threatening for her and her children's lives, authorities need to be contacted and informed. There's no reason for this poor mother and her children to be living in fear.
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i was a juror many moons ago and let me tell you it was a farce!\ni was approached by a defence witness and to cut a long story short she ended up serving 6 months. the girl didn't tell me anything i already know and yes she shouldn't of approached me, but i think she was desperate. she also had a 6 week old baby who was put into care for the length of her sentence. The reason for the confidentiality is so that outside influences don't cloud your judgement. the decision should be entirelly upto you, on whether you convict or not. i know that after the case my husband would've voted differently to me so if i had of talked to other people then i may of been swayed
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You need to tell the judge or your mom's lawyer in private the fear you have of your dad.  It's important that you tell someone and not keep it inside of you.
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Stupid mistake?\nI think his parents should go to jail too , fucking bastards\n\nA legal proccess will take much more time, it will take much more sweat and emotional distress but its your responsobility to yourself and to society to put a criminal behind bars\n\nIf he is free he can do it again, to your neighboor or sister or friend.\nApologized for raping you?  ohh yeah sorry about that,my bad\n\nIf you let him go its not only dangerous for society its dangerous for you , if you know of a man that hurt you on purpose and you dont hurt him back , your dooming yourself into a position of a woman who is inferior to men and will fear men for the rest of her life, you need to get your honor back, get your pride back , get your life back\nif you treat yourself like a nobody thats what you will be\n\nHow can you even think of not going through with this?\nYou said he raped you , maybe your using the wrong word\nmaybe he just fuc*ed you?\n\nYoung man with great future my ass , he is a godamn criminal  and he is dangerous. bright future? wtf? he is going to do it again ,and  next time he might even kill her\n\nAnd yeah , if you take the money , thats just what YOU are worth $7000, i think your worth more , \nyour worth around...well....atleast 5 years in prison.
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Sadly, for your wife and you, yes! But did your wife fight back? With today's technology with DNA and fiber analysis, if she fought back in anyway, shape, or form she will have skin, blood, and fibers underneath her finger nails and on her person ~ even if there was a brief struggle with her attacker~ she will have at least fibers on her person. I hope you guys went straight to the police station right after the attack, so everything she was wearing and under her fingernails can be submitted for analysis! \n\nHopefully this person has a record and fingerprints on file! And if he does what, evidence your wife can provide will help to catch this a$$hole!\n\nI'm sorry that your wife (and you) have to endure and go through this! I sure do know what your going through, but opposite...my husband was attacked and I just posted an answer about our situation tonight. I will leave the link to my answer for you to read.\n\nHugs to your wife and yourself! Stand strong together... because that's the only way that you guys will be able to get through this!!! Trust me I know! That and the son of a bitch gets caught and convicted!\nMy user id is flutterinbutterfly if you guys want to read our similar situation.\n\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AlNhkNAjZSXKREQSNI5gsDjsy6IX?qid=1006042031464
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Hello little brother stpolycarp77.. :)\n\nMy daughter Kira was in an auto accident on 9/9/04..her ex-husband died in the accident..so she was being charged with vehicular manslaughter..which could be a sentance of 7-15 years in prison..\n\nKira suffered a lacerated liver, which was healed in three days..8 broken ribs..a punctured lung..and a brain injury..\n\nShe had an evalution to see if she was competant to stand trial..the physcian told Kira's attorney that at this time she was not found competant to stand trial, but she may be having seizures that would impair her memory..that was two weeks ago..\n\nPraise the Lord..Glory be to God in the Highest..Alleluia..\n\nKira's lawyer called me today..she spoke with the Judge yesterday..and the Judge said that he agreed that Kira was incompetant to stand trial..but he did not agree that Kira was having seizures that was impairing her judgement..\n\nIn other words..he said Kira has suffered enough..and that the Judge was going to contact the prosecuting attorney to let him know that all charges should be dropped..My heart is so full of rejoicing right now..I can hardly contain it..\n\nWe serve a Loving and Faithful God..Kira accepted Jesus into her heart, in November 2004, she is a born again child of the Most High God..\n\nGreat question little brother.. :)\n\nI thank the Lord for your healing little sister..He is Faithful.. :)
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Four years ago I was in the same circumstance as you are now, The truth eventually came out that I did not mess around with my stepson's. I was facing ten years in prison on two counts of sexual abuse against a child. Today I live my life still scarred of all that has happened to me and my family in the last years. You have to have FAITH in God that all this will come to pass soon. Sit down and pray for what is going on in your life at this time. The truth will eventually come out!