GUILTY UT - Michele MacNeill, 50, found dead in bathtub, Pleasant Grove, 11 April 2007 - #2

[Bravo]

You may have noticed that in this trial ...the hearsay rules are often disregarded, particularly by the defense. But these prior statements being used to impeach the witness are permissible, despite the general hearsay rule.

If there was ever a topic that confuses me it's the hearsay. So many exceptions. Hats off to you. Cuz I get soooo confused. Now please consider I am Canadian. Do the hearsay rules vary? Meaning State to State? I hope this isn't a stupid question LOL

 

[minor4th]

If there was ever a topic that confuses me it's the hearsay. So many exceptions. Hats off to you. Cuz I get soooo confused. Now please consider I am Canadian. Do the hearsay rules vary? Meaning State to State? I hope this isn't a stupid question LOL

There might be slight variances from state to state but they are pretty consistent and usually based on the federal rules of evidence.

And don't worry because most attorneys get confused about hearsay too

 

[ziggy]

I guess I missed that part - what happened?

The state moved to have her emails moved into evidence, the emails where she explains that her relationship w/ dr. M has become more serious and rejects a prospective suitor.

The defense objected based on hearsay: the emails are an out of court statement offered for the truth of the matter asserted. The judge asked the prosecutor if he had an exception to hearsay and he froze. The judge tabled it and then came back a few minutes later and threw them a bone and admitted them into evidence.

 

[Bravo]

Mr. MacNeill's respirations are quite increased...

Perhaps he is having that little trip down memory lane

 

[Leilei]

Yes they are and he has a case of darty eyes. She's a wild card with cleavage.

Perfect! And I'm finding this fascinating. She's being agreeable, pretty open... hmmm...

 

[CUCKOOHEAD]

Gypsy thinks the day of Michele's funeral is important so she can't remember what time it took place? How many texts? When? From where?

 

[ziggy]

The defense is allowing these compound questions because they add to the confusion. Objection....compound question!!!

Approach and refresh her recollection. Point it out. This is stupid.

 

[Italy]

She certainly is cavalier at this trial.

She has said several times that it was "..a VERY long time ago" as an explanation for her failed memory then she laughs a little. What, pray tell, is so damn funny?

 

[TorisMom003]

So why did Gypsy go to the funeral of Michele? Was this at the request of Martin or did she just decide to show up?

 

[popsicle]

Perfect! And I'm finding this fascinating. She's being agreeable, pretty open... hmmm...

I think she is enjoying the attention.

 

[minor4th]

The state moved to have her emails moved into evidence, the emails where she explains that her relationship w/ dr. M has become more serious and rejects a prospective suitor.

The defense objected based on hearsay: the emails are an out of court statement offered for the truth of the matter asserted. The judge asked the prosecutor if he had an exception to hearsay and he froze. The judge tabled it and then came back a few minutes later and threw them a bone and admitted them into evidence.

Oh so the prosecutor had no reply as to why they were admissible? Yeah, that's pretty shoddy. But I like this attorney better than his younger co-counsel.

 

[Bravo]

There might be slight variances from state to state but they are pretty consistent and usually based on the federal rules of evidence.

And don't worry because most attorneys get confused about hearsay too

LOL Thanks for your response. Soooo I guess that's why we all have Judges LOL

 

[ziggy]

Why did you attend the funeral? Were you texting with Dr. M during the funeral?

What do you mean by a little?

Get it together man.

 

[Sulamith]

Gypsy thinks the day of Michele's funeral is important so she can't remember what time it took place? How many texts? When? From where?

I think the date of the funeral is the date of her fake marriage to MM. No wonder she said the day was important

 

[CUCKOOHEAD]

So why did Gypsy go to the funeral of Michele? Was this at the request of Martin or did she just decide to show up?

Reception between two parties is greatly enhanced if they are both in the same building burying one of their spouses.

 

[TorisMom003]

I think the date of the funeral is the date of her fake marriage to MM. No wonder she said the day was important

You are correct.

 

[minor4th]

LOL Thanks for your response. Soooo I guess that's why we all have Judges LOL

But the judges also get confused about hearsay as well.

 

[CUCKOOHEAD]

I think the date of the funeral is the date of her fake marriage to MM. No wonder she said the day was important

Nice catch! Pity Gypsy didn't mention that, ya know, to help her jog her own memory.

 

[CUCKOOHEAD]

"A good handful or two" says Gypsy.

Are we talking ears of corn?

 

[TorisMom003]

She didn't understand the question when asked if Martin staged and directed the meeting with Rachel?