...My Testimony My life before I came to Christ. I’ve always known at a very young age that there was a “GOD”. Always attending church on Sundays. I could remember being in church this one particular Sunday, I had to be about twelve years old. The pastor preaching and the choir singing to the heavens. I began to cry and chills came over me. I didn’t know then what was happening to me, until years later. I often found myself wondering what my purpose is in this life. I literally had no clue. I felt as if I was just stumbling through life, with no sense of direction what’s so ever. How I came to a cognitive knowledge of who Jesus is and what he did for me. Everything I tried always failed me, my lowest point for me was when I was faced with being homeless with my children. Wondering how and why I was even in this place. I’ve always been the one everyone could rely and depend on. I fixated myself on the acceptance of my friends, family. I really lost myself in the midst of that, really broken at that point not sure where to turn or who to even talk to about my troubles. I was feeling so ashamed and embarrassed of what was becoming of my life. I remember hearing a soft whisper saying to me “try me” I will never leave nor fail you. I began crying hysterically heart heavy, and being alone and scared, but something in me was telling me I needed Jesus more than I could ever imagine. Circumstances surrounding your conversion. I also knew that if I truly accepted Christ as my lord...
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...My name is Rebecca. I wish to thank Pastor Alvin, the founder of Yayasan Sunbeams Home, for all that he has done for me. I came to Sunbeams in the year 2001. I was 6 years old then. I can still remember that sad and fearful day for my sister, Joanna 4, and me. The picture of that fateful day is still vivid in my mind. I remember Joanna crying and holding tightly onto mom’s hand. I was confused and did not know what was actually happening. I did not know then, that both Joanna and I would not be returning home with mom that day. I might not understand many things then, but one thing I knew - that mom still loved us. Before she left us behind at sunbeams that sad day, mom bought a cake for me. We celebrated my birthday with the other children of sunbeams home. Years later, when I grew older and wiser, I found out that mom had no choice but to leave Joanna and me in the care of Pastor Alvin because she was not able to do so. She became a ‘single mom’ after her separation from my dad who had depression. My mom could not cope with being a ‘single mom’ and she too, fell into depression. I reaped the result of living the disciplined life at Sunbeams. I studied hard at school, obtained good results and managed to get into a college to further my studies. With the help of kind people who sponsored my tertiary studies, I was able to complete this higher education. I am who I am today because Pastor Alvin and the late Pastor Lucy took me in and nurtured me. I would like to take this...
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...My life before I came to Christ. My life was in absolute chaos. I followed the world and allowed material things to fill me up. My job became my identity and the money became my security. I have been a believer since I was 8 years old, but when I turned around 17, I chose to follow my own will and way. I ran with the wrong crowds. I allowed my past painful hurts to guide my destructive lifestyle. I married young and I married a pill popping addict, who had two kids. We divorced after being together for 12 years and then I went crazy with partying. I was in sales and it affored me the opportunity to have “free” money and do whatever I wanted, when I wanted. I felt alive and yet alone, scared, and abandoned like never before. How I came to a cognitive knowledge of Who Jesus is and what He did for me. God is so great. I was in New York, New York on Park Avenue with one of my best friends. I was running some errands with her, as we were standing in a paper store, the song Cry out to Jesus came on. I looked at her and just started weeping, I knew God was calling me back to Him. That began my very slow journey back to Christ. Circumstances surrounding your conversion. I felt alone for so many years. I felt so unworthy of love and respect. My parents were great examples of Christ, but I needed more. I was in such a self destructive mode, making choices that I despised, when I wasn’t so sick. I just knew I could no longer live this way. I felt the Holy...
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...Daubert Paper Lisa Boetta Acct343-F1WW Tricia Bell October 27, 2013 The Dauber standard is the standard used by trial judges to determine if an expert witness’ testimony is based on scientifically backed up reasoning and if it can be applied to the facts of the case at hand. There are multiple factors to determine if the criterion has been met. They are: “(1) whether the theory or technique in question can be and has been tested; (2) whether it has been subjected to peer review and publication; (3) its known or potential error rate; (4) the existence and maintenance of standards controlling its operation; and (5) whether it has attracted widespread acceptance within a relevant scientific community”. (Daubert Standard) In Daubert vs. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, suit was brought against the makers of Bendectin. It was alleged that the drug caused serious birth defects in children whose mothers had taken it while pregnant. Copious amounts of published scientific literature stated that there was not a link between the consumption of Bendectin and birth defects in humans. Eight well credentialed experts testified that Bendectin can cause side effects in animals as well as in humans, however, their testimony was deemed by the court to not meet general acceptance standards for the admission of expert testimony. Since their findings have not been published by the scientific community, they were not considered to be generally accepted (Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals...
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...Debate Paper XBCOM/275 November 12, 2014 Heather Fontaine The topic that I have chosen for the subject of my debate paper is the trial of George Zimmerman. On February 26, 2012 a man that was unknown at the time was about to be the center of controversy when he shot and killed a 17 year old boy named Trayvon Martin in Sanford, Florida. The man in question George Zimmerman was a patrolman for the local neighborhood watch in his area. Trayvon Martin was visiting his father who lived in a gated community one of which is where the shooting occurred. That morning Zimmerman had noticed a male lingering in the neighborhood, he then called the non-emergency line to report this. While on the phone with the police the dispatcher informed Mr. Zimmerman not to follow the individual and that police were on their way. When the police arrived moments later they did not find a male lingering in the neighborhood what they had found was Trayvon Martin on the ground lifeless he had been shot in the chest. As the police walked the crime scene, the items that were found were a cell phone, ear buds, iced tea and a bag of skittles, no gun. The only person that was holding a gun was Mr. Zimmerman, this was to be the only gun found at the scene. This sparked outrage within the town, state and country. Mr. Zimmerman was charged with murder and arrested, he had non-life threatening injuries to his head which were treated. Mr. Zimmerman was questioned for many hours, after being questioned...
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...The Boston Massacre happened in March 5, 1770 during the evening. In the Boston Massacre, British soldiers killed five inhabitants and wounded six inhabitants. Captain Thomas Preston was responsible for the British soldiers which killed five inhabitants. Whether Captain Thomas Preston gave the order “fire” or not is a controversial issue. Although there are lots of witnesses who argued they were sure that he gave the order, there were also lots of witnesses who argued they were sure that he was not gave the “fire” order. Although the evidences not give us a certain idea that Captain Thomas Preston was guilty or not, because the evidences are controversial, evidences strongly suggest that he was not guilty, he presumably did not give the order “fire”. During the 1760s and the first days of the 1770s the tension in the Boston was high because of the Stamp Act and the other new taxes which were going to be applied, known as “Townshend Duties”. “… men such as Samuel Adams were encouraging their fellow Bostonians to be even bolder in their remonstrance.”(Wheeler, Becker & Glover, 84). Because of the inhabitant’s uneasy, the British government ordered some regiments of soldiers in Boston. However, bringing soldiers in the Boston did not bring the peace in the Boston; instead it increased the tension which was already ready to increase. The disputes between the soldiers and inhabitants started slowly, but by bid. There was a reaction to the soldiers as well as to the British sympathizer...
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...www.legallywright.com October 5 2015 Via Hand Delivery Mrs. Mona Findo 1212 Mouthy Lane Chicago, IL 45678 RE: Testifying in the case State of Illinois v Meril Findo Dear Mrs. Findo, The purpose of this letter is to answer your question regarding your testimony in the case State of Illinois v Findo. I will re- state the facts, explain the law and give my opinion on the issue. The facts are listed below, as related by you, please check for accuracy. The issue or question needed to be analyzed is also stated. Next, the explanation of the law as it applies in your case, and lastly, give my opinion on testifying at your husband's trial. Please contact me if any of the facts are missing or misstated. FACTS: Mr Findo, your husband, has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon against Mr. Markham, a neighbor. Mr. Findo and Mr. Markham were arguing about the location of a fence, which Mr. Markham was building. Your husband states that Mr. Markham was angry and attempted to hit him with a brick. As they struggled the brick fell and hit Mr. Markham on his head. Mr. Findo grabbed a hammer and hit Mr. Markham on the head and arms. Mr. Markham denies assaulting Mr. Findo. Your testimony relates a conversation between Mr. Findo regarding Mr. Markham. Before the confrontation Mr. Findo stated; " Markham is out there building that damn fence again. I’ll put a stop to this once and for all.” He then grabbed a hammer and went out the door. During this conversation...
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...My Thoughts Regarding the Mary Barnett Case Amanda Feeley Westwood College Ethics and Critical Thinking Dr. Henderson 01 November 2010 My Thoughts Regarding the Mary Barnett Case There are a few reasons in why I have concluded that Mary Barnett is guilty for second-degree murder of her child, Alison. Those reasons include: awareness of right and wrong, selfishness, and neglect. First, I would like to recap the case of Mary Barnett and some of the main details of the crime that she committed. On January 23, the defendant, Mary Barnett, left Chicago to visit her fiancé in San Francisco. She left her six month old daughter, Alison, unattended in the apartment. Seven days later, Mary returned to her apartment to find her daughter dead, she died from dehydration. Mary called the police and told them that she had left the child with a baby sitter, but later changed her story and said that she knew Alison would die in a day or two, and that she did not intend on returning home. She was charged with second-degree murder: intentional murder without premeditation. If convicted, she could face up to eighteen years in prison (Chaffee, 2009, p. 65). Next, are the key testimonies of the witnesses that spoke against and on Mary’s behalf during her trial. The witnesses and their testimonies played a key part in my decision of a guilty, verdict, of Mary’s actions. Mary was mentally evaluated by two different psychiatrists; one was her own personal...
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...Unreasonably Dangerous Underwear Dangerous product? A large guy (280-90 pounds) ironically won a one-week trip to Hawaii as a reward for selling more than $20,000 in diet products. But in a lawsuit against Hanes, the underwear maker, he alleged his “dream trip” went awry due to allegedly defective briefs which “gaped open and acted like a sand belt on my privates,” causing injury. We’ll let the court elaborate on this interesting products liability case: Plaintiff testified that by the second day in Hawaii he was in debilitating pain. However, … he ignored the pain until he returned to Pensacola two weeks later. He explained he was able to ignore the pain because he was enjoying himself so much on this long anticipated vacation that he did not dwell on or focus on the pain to any degree. Plaintiff testified he believed sand that he picked up in his swim trunks while enjoying the Hawaiian surf had irritated his penis. Over the next few days he and his wife “walked all over the place” until his condition worsened to the point that he “could hardly walk.” Plaintiff testified his inability to walk was caused by defendant’s defective manufacturing of his underwear which caused his “fly” to gap open. The gap resulted in his penis protruding from his underwear, whereupon the edges of the opening abraded his penis like “sandpaper belts.” … Under cross examination plaintiff admitted he never examined his penis to assess the problem and/or treat the problem. He testified he is a...
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...prosecutor’s questions, a lay witness who is a high school graduate testifies as follows: “I measured the defendant’s skid marks, and I believe he was driving at least 65 miles per hour.” “In my opinion, anyone who drinks two beers becomes intoxicated.” “When I saw the defendant right after the accident, his face appeared flushed and he staggered as he walked.” “My sister told me that the defendant did a lot of drinking at the nearby bar.” What, if any, objections should the defense make to each one of the witness’s statements? For the statement of “I measured the defendant’s skid marks, and I believe he was driving at least 5 miles per hour”, the defense should make a specific objection on the ground that the question calls for an opinion from the witness. Lay witnesses cannot give opinions on matters beyond the common experience and understanding of an ordinary person. The witness must be qualified as an expert to be permitted to testify as to the speed of a car based on the observation of the car’s skid marks on the pavement. For the witness’s statement, “In my opinion, anyone who drinks two beers becomes intoxicated”, the defense should also make a specific objection on the ground that the question calls or an opinion from the witness. The witness’s first words from that statement is “In my opinion”, and it is exactly that; an opinion. Rule 701 of the Federal Rules of Evidence limits lay witnesses to testifying to those opinions rationally based on the perception of the witness...
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...the jury to decide is given. Once the prosecution has made their statement, the defense attorney is permitted to give their opening statement, however the defense attorney may request to hold their opening statement until the beginning of the defense case. Once the opening statement has been made, the prosecution begins to present their case. This is where the prosecution calls forth any witnesses they may have to provide testimony for the case. Anyone involved in the arrest, interrogation, or investigation of the crime as well as any witnesses to the crime, may be called to testify. Throughout the testimonies evidence is permitted to be admitted to the court to further help the case. The defense is the allowed to cross examine each witness so that they may try to discredit any statements given that may help to prove the prosecution’s case. After the prosecution has presented its case, the defense attorney may now begin to present their case to the judge and jury. Just like the prosecution, the defense brings in any witnesses or experts to provide testimony along with evidence that will help to prove their case. Once the defense has presented their case the prosecution is given the chance to cross examine the...
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...judges have substantial discretion or ‘considerable leeway’ to determine how to evaluate relevance and reliability and to make a determination on whether to admit the expert evidence. While this decision will make it more difficult when judges are hostile to the type of expert testimony being offered by plaintiffs, there were some helpful aspects to the Court’s opinion that lawyers for plaintiffs should know and emphasize: • The Court rejected arguments that all, or even one, of the four Daubert factors (testing, peer review, error rates, and scientific acceptability) must be satisfied for the testimony to be admissible, noting that even in scientific evidence cases the Daubert factors ‘do not all necessarily apply’; • The Court endorsed the idea that expert testimony from reliable fields of study that conforms with the standards used in that discipline should be admissible (In doing so, the Court was allowing trial judges to exclude testimony that uses techniques or methods not commonly practiced within that field of expertise or testimony based on such claims of expertise as astrology); • Although the Court rejected the tire-failure expert’s testimony in Kumho, the Court specifically noted that expert conclusions based on methodologies consistent with the prevailing norms of that...
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...action which was tried on March 7, 2012. At the trial of this case, Plaintiff’s representative appeared as the Records Custodian and corporate representative of the Plaintiff, Bank. In seeking to introduce the admission of the Note, Mortgage, payment history, demand letter (Intent to Accelerate), and The Plaintiff’s Records Custodian testified under oath: a. That the records sought to be introduced were made at or near the time of the event; b. The records were made by or from information transmitted by a person with knowledge; c. The records were kept in the ordinary course of a regularly conducted business activity; d. And that it was a regular practice of Bank of America to make such a record. Pursuant to Fla. Stat. 90.803(6) this testimony is sufficient for the introduction of the Plaintiff’s records under the Business Records exception to the hearsay rule. See Freemon v. Deutsche Bank Trust Co., 46 So. 3d 1202 (4th DCA 2010) (affirming judgment for bank where affiant for bank in foreclosure action did not attest that she personally made all the entries for any particular mortgage, and that the default by defendant, and the amounts due and owing were acquired by “imputing the mortgagor’s name into the computer which contains...
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...CJ 1130 Criminal Evidence Project Directions: Answer the following scenarios utilizing the Ohio Rules of Evidence or the Federal Rules of Evidence. Respond to each scenario using the formula detailed in class: 1) respond to the question 2) state the pertinent rule or concept, and 3) correctly apply the rule to the case. Papers must be word processed. No handwritten work will be accepted. Projects are due at the beginning of class on the day of your class meeting during the week beginning October 6, 2014. Due to the nature of the assignment, NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!! Feel free to turn the project in early. 1. To impeach Walt Dipsey’s primary witness, the Evil Stepmother, Snow White plans to introduce testimony of seven diminutive witnesses in the neighborhood who will testify that the Evil Stepmother has a reputation for untruthfulness. On what basis can Dipsey exclude some of the witnesses? 2. Charles Foster Kane is arrested for possession of cocaine, which the prosecution asserts was contained in a “snowy” paperweight on Kane’s desk. The prosecutor offers as evidence a lab report stating, “The “snow” in the subject paperweight is 95% pure cocaine hydrochloride.” Is the report hearsay? Why or why not? 3. Peter Pan gives John, Wendy and Michael fairy dust to fly. He is arrested on narcotics charges. Wendy is called as a witness at trial. She can’t remember exactly what happened, but, when she is shown some notes she made at the...
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...Eyewitness testimony is largely affected by the way an interviewer asks questions. This type of evidence is often the most important and therefore, must be retrieved correctly. Courts are skeptical of evidence achieved entirely from eyewitness testimony which makes it extremely important to get truthful and corroborated evidence. It is very easy for an interviewer to put false information into the minds of the interviewees which could in fact incarcerate the wrong person. Receiving eyewitness testimony must be done in a proper way to ensure the information of a particular event is correct. Proper Questions Interviewers must ask questions in a proper manner to ensure there are no bias answers. If questions are asked incorrectly, a person may give perceive changed memories....
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