Search results

My opinion is that, if you have any one person (regardless of level of training) that is known to have the job of professional juror they are at great risk of being bribed or other form of corruption. Fresh jurors from the community for each new trial greatly reduces the risk of this happening...

I believe that there may be greater risks of corruption and complacency with professional jurors. Currently jurors represent the common people. I believe that most people called to that duty will take it seriously and as it is outside their "normal" experience they may be less ho hum about it...

Isis, I agree that a person can't rely on their spouse to have inner happiness. However, the other side is that if a persons partner is abusive in any way, no matter how intrinsically happy a person is, the person's peace, happiness and well being will be adversely effected. In a partnership as...

Yes, not being a car person, I must say that I have problems really visualising accurately where the blood is. to know for sure I would need to experiment with a Captiva too.

That is fantastic Kiwijayne.

The next question is...... what is it actually like to meet in person people you have formed a relationship with on-line?..... I know it is an area where caution is needed..........Do people fit with how you imagined them? Do you still feel that you get along and can relate in some way like...

Kiwijayne, has everyone just met through this site or did many people know each other through the community beforehand?

So glad that you could all meet...... I am having the amusing picture in my head of people meeting each other and greeting each other with their Websleuths identity...... Good afternoon Snails, pleased to meet you Dr. Watson........It is a lovely day Freya1977 and so on.....it is making me...

Is that the Defence Barrister checking his phone Possum? I am assuming the woman is just someone standing around waiting for the verdict like everyone else.

Thanks Alioop.

A question for Alioop while we wait for justice. Why are the jury not allowed a transcript of the judges summary? It seems to be part of Qld law, but may be different in other parts of Australia. I am just curious about the rationale for this aspect of the law.

Yes, welcome back Greg. Whatever happened to Willough. I remember her being passionate for justice too.

Alioop, why would the prosecution and defence teams both not want the jury not to have a written copy of the judges directions?

Thanks Alioop and Freya ...... makes perfect sense... all clear now!.... and still catching up!

The lack of plant material in the Captiva doesn't bother me. To me there are lots of potential scenarios to deal with this, assuming that Allison was transported to Kholo in the back of this car as the prosecution have alleged. Some ideas include that she was placed on a tarp in the back of the...

I think that this is where my question came from Alioop. What does this mean? What is a risk witness's testimony? What is the judge referring to with "unreliable things said to a Allison." Thanks.

What does RSBM mean? I am still catching up.

Sorry Alioop the quote didn't come up. It was something to do with how the jury was to handle certain kinds of evidence to do with things that Alison had told people or something like that. I will go back later and try to find it exactly.

I am still catching up. Alioop, what does this mean (in the quote)?

Thanks Alioop and others for your responses to my questions. Your knowledge and insights are very helpful in understanding things.