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Comment on Favorite Conference Talks – Elder Holland by Elder Holland’s “Safety for the Soul « Irresistible (Dis)Grace

Elder Holland’s “Safety for the Soul « Irresistible (Dis)Grace — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:13:45 +0000

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Comment on Favorite Conference Talks – Elder Holland by MCQ

MCQ — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 16:28:43 +0000

Stephen, I think what you mean is that it’s a hearsay exception. Not that it’s not hearsay. I am a practicing litigator as well, although I don’t practice criminal law. My understanding of Polanski’s case is that there is no witness who could testify of Polanski admitting anything. Polanski can’t be forced to testify against himself and the victim has declined to testify against him. Given that, it appeared to me that they would have a tough time convicting him if the guilty plea was not valid and they had to retry him.

Comment on Favorite Conference Talks – Elder Holland by Stephen M (Ethesis)

Stephen M (Ethesis) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:03:32 +0000

Err, make that “closed” … I’m typing while tired.

Comment on Favorite Conference Talks – Elder Holland by Stephen M (Ethesis)

Stephen M (Ethesis) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:03:06 +0000

Comments where closes where we were talking before, but you have missed the point in criminal law.

“You still have to have a witness who is willing to testify against Polanski in court, and that witness can’t be Polanski. The 5th amendment still applies, and you can’t enter out of court statements as evidence of anything, since they are subject to the hearsay rule.”

That is wrong. Statements against interest or admissions by the other party are admissible. Hearsay is “I heard the witness say” which is different from “I heard him admit” or “here is a record of him admitting” — which goes on all the time as snitches and others testify against people.

I’m a practicing litigator, tried four cases so far this year, for example. Anyway, wanted to clarify that.

Comment on Better Than Ezra – Live by MCQ

MCQ — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:48:52 +0000

Thanks Michelle, it really was a fun show. Howie showing up was a complete surprise.

Comment on The Song That’s Stuck In My Head by MCQ

MCQ — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 17:47:15 +0000

Wow, you have a cousin that loks like that guy?!? The video is creepy, but the song is actually really cool. I wish it had a different video.

Comment on Better Than Ezra – Live by Michelle Glauser

Michelle Glauser — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:41:56 +0000

Oh! Oh! Howie Day and Better Than Ezra! I am really jealous. Thanks for your good reviews.

Comment on The Song That’s Stuck In My Head by Michelle Glauser

Michelle Glauser — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:26:18 +0000

Wow, that is creepy, especially since I’m reading Dracula right now. And I realized that Vlad the Impaler looks a lot like my cousin. Must be the mustache.

Comment on Band of Skulls – Live by Ms. Diva

Ms. Diva — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 03:45:16 +0000

I went to see the Whigs (at a small venue) with a friend and Band of Skulls opened for them. I’d never heard of BoS, but WOW, what a awesome suprise! I will forever be a fan! Not only did they sound great, but they were the nicest, most greatful band I’d ever met.

Comment on About by crazywomancreek

crazywomancreek — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:40:57 +0000

Yes and I was the one with the crazy kid. We weren’t as subtle as I wished to be!