I hope not all of us. I actually find it offensive when the discussion insinuates people are liars on either side. I think that some of the questioning brings out just some of the truth...it is what is not said that leads us to believe some things that are inconsistant. Some people may not remember things correctly...just as we don't remember things exactly...I don't think we can be classified as liars!! A bit harsh...
State v. Bradley Cooper 5-2-2011
- Thread starter otto
- Start date
- Status
I hope not all of us. I actually find it offensive when the discussion insinuates people are liars on either side. I think that some of the questioning brings out just some of the truth...it is what is not said that leads us to believe some things that are inconsistant. Some people may not remember things correctly...just as we don't remember things exactly...I don't think we can be classified as liars!! A bit harsh...
A lot of agencies train to testify to the jury. It does seem stiff to do that for a Yes.
gracielee
Active Member
- Joined
- Mar 16, 2011
- Messages
- 4,095
- Reaction score
- 8
Quote:
Originally Posted by ncsu95
It's interesting how this guy looks at the jury to answer and then back to Kurtz to get the question. (not making any comment about truthfulness or whatever...just that it is noticeable)
I've seen that in allot of trials ......
------
Often times witnesses are instructed to direct their answers to the jurors. I think it just depends upon the lawyer, the witness, what they are comfortable doing, etc.
sunshine05
New Member
- Joined
- Mar 18, 2011
- Messages
- 1,914
- Reaction score
- 1
I was thinking the same thing. It's showing that RZ was very sure she saw NC that day, so much so that she continued to make sure the police had the information. Detectives didn't follow up with RZ until 3 months later.
About the whole RZ testimony...
I don't think anyone doubts that at the very least she saw a runner similar enough to NC (if not NC herself).
I would think that with the roadblocks and media coverage the following day, if this runner RZ saw was not NC - whoever it was she saw would have been made aware of the situation, perhaps spoken to a police officer at a checkpoint?
The state knew RZ would be a witness, they've now used 3 witnesses in rebuttal to try and diminish the testimony...all of this could have been offset by putting the "real" runner on the stand, no? I am sure the defense will bring up an argument similar to this in closing.
I would have spared no resources in finding this person.
I don't think anyone doubts that at the very least she saw a runner similar enough to NC (if not NC herself).
I would think that with the roadblocks and media coverage the following day, if this runner RZ saw was not NC - whoever it was she saw would have been made aware of the situation, perhaps spoken to a police officer at a checkpoint?
The state knew RZ would be a witness, they've now used 3 witnesses in rebuttal to try and diminish the testimony...all of this could have been offset by putting the "real" runner on the stand, no? I am sure the defense will bring up an argument similar to this in closing.
I would have spared no resources in finding this person.
yeknomaras
New Member
- Joined
- Dec 16, 2008
- Messages
- 1,188
- Reaction score
- 1
state rests again?
I didn't mean to suggest everyone does it. I've outright accused 1 witness of lying and that was RL (mainly because I believe he was).
ETA: And I believe JA lied about some things on the stand as well.
not available today according to BZ last Friday.
The state just rested though, can they still call him?
RaleighNative
New Member
- Joined
- Mar 24, 2011
- Messages
- 475
- Reaction score
- 0
Am I the only one who has noticed the chatting and giggling between KL and HP has stopped now that these are State witnesses?
I do understand many people laugh when they are nervous. One of NC's early friends in N. Carolina was criticized for giggling/smiling on the stand, which I attributed to nerves.
But KL and HP were both extremely composed on the stand, IMO. And their behavior seems to change based on which side calls the witness.
I do understand many people laugh when they are nervous. One of NC's early friends in N. Carolina was criticized for giggling/smiling on the stand, which I attributed to nerves.
But KL and HP were both extremely composed on the stand, IMO. And their behavior seems to change based on which side calls the witness.
Heck, the defense ought to rest too then.
yeknomaras
New Member
- Joined
- Dec 16, 2008
- Messages
- 1,188
- Reaction score
- 1
wow case is done... goes to the jury now I guess
sunshine05
New Member
- Joined
- Mar 18, 2011
- Messages
- 1,914
- Reaction score
- 1
Yes, and why didn't CPD have the media broadcast: "If you are female and were jogging near these neighborhoods around 7AM, please call the police".?
- Status