Dr. Sara's Trial

joeyjoejoe · 06-30-2008, 12:29 PM

I am going back and watching Season 2 some more, and I am thinking about something that happens in the trial of Dr. Sara.

Kellerman comes to testify to her defense. He says that he had orders to kill her, and that was the reason that she gave support and comfort to the brothers after the escape. My question is, criminally speaking, how would this exonerate Sara? The principle of an affirmative defense (self-defense, insanity) must be stated at the start of a trial in order for it to be legally viable. I did find this online though:

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An affirmative defense must be timely pleaded by the defendant in order for the court to consider it, or else it is considered waived by the defendant's failure to assert it. What constitutes timely assertion is often itself the subject of contentious litigation.
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The PB writers at least do their research. I'm kind of impressed that I thought there was a hole here and there wasn't.

smileyone · 06-30-2008, 05:24 PM

That's a very interesting concept...

... but not as interesting a one as your cat avatar holding the gun....... Now, that's just really whacky!!!!

candyrose · 06-30-2008, 05:36 PM

Hey, that pic is a classic...

smileyone · 06-30-2008, 05:46 PM

^^^ It is funny isn't it!!!

I know a few psycho cats round my neighbourhood, I swear could be capable of that!!!

Classic...

.... Almost takes my mind off Sara and her imminent return!!!

How are you Candy? BTW? I have been working all night for a work inspection on thursday next... Lots of paperwork, reviewing of at least 57 work policies... it's really heavy reading... I have to sign them all of too... I am shattered now, must go to bed... Will probably be back on here tomorrow as I worked overtime tonight and did some of tomorrows jobs... was in a run or whatever...
I miss Helps on here...

Anyway, hopefully, all will go back to normal on here soon....

alk tomorrow!"
Have a good day/evening!!!

Smiley

candyrose · 06-30-2008, 05:54 PM

Sounds like everyone is a bit busy......I know I am ready for a break or something.....I kind of feel like the kitty in the picture

joeyjoejoe · 07-01-2008, 11:35 AM

Can a prosecutor drop charges in the middle of a trial? I don't think I've ever seen that before......we need more lawyers on here.

chzn · 07-03-2008, 01:55 AM

blah......

smileyone · 07-03-2008, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chzn

blah......

??? Care to expand on blah.... ???

candyrose · 07-03-2008, 02:59 PM

blah blah.......blah

joeyjoejoe · 07-03-2008, 04:08 PM

I found the answer to my own question, a prosecutor can drop charges at any point in the trial before (or during I think) their closing statment.

06-30-2008, 12:29 PM	#1
joeyjoejoe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 326	Dr. Sara's Trial I am going back and watching Season 2 some more, and I am thinking about something that happens in the trial of Dr. Sara. Kellerman comes to testify to her defense. He says that he had orders to kill her, and that was the reason that she gave support and comfort to the brothers after the escape. My question is, criminally speaking, how would this exonerate Sara? The principle of an affirmative defense (self-defense, insanity) must be stated at the start of a trial in order for it to be legally viable. I did find this online though: ----- An affirmative defense must be timely pleaded by the defendant in order for the court to consider it, or else it is considered waived by the defendant's failure to assert it. What constitutes timely assertion is often itself the subject of contentious litigation. ----- The PB writers at least do their research. I'm kind of impressed that I thought there was a hole here and there wasn't. __________________ Screw Kellerman, give me Lance!

06-30-2008, 05:24 PM	#2
smileyone Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 7,821	That's a very interesting concept... ... but not as interesting a one as your cat avatar holding the gun....... Now, that's just really whacky!!!! __________________ Adaptable, Alluring, Ambitious, Bewitching, Caring, Contrary, Desirable, Energetic, Enterprising, Enthusiastic, Expressive, Fair-Minded, Gorgeous, Heroic, Instinctive, Lively, Outspoken, Precious, Proud, Sensible, Senseous, Stylish, Trustworthy, Vivacious, Witty and Wonderful.... I AM WHISTLER!!!!! I'M NOT GOING TO DIE IN PRISON BREAK... EVER!!!

06-30-2008, 05:36 PM	#3
candyrose Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,355	Hey, that pic is a classic... __________________ BTV users from around the world: We must unite and bring back the K-man! People SAY he is dead, but is he really dead? Do we know this for sure? Have we seen his severed head in a box? No? And does that really even matter...because even severed heads can reattach themselves in Prison Break.

06-30-2008, 05:46 PM	#4
smileyone Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 7,821	^^^ It is funny isn't it!!! I know a few psycho cats round my neighbourhood, I swear could be capable of that!!! Classic... .... Almost takes my mind off Sara and her imminent return!!! How are you Candy? BTW? I have been working all night for a work inspection on thursday next... Lots of paperwork, reviewing of at least 57 work policies... it's really heavy reading... I have to sign them all of too... I am shattered now, must go to bed... Will probably be back on here tomorrow as I worked overtime tonight and did some of tomorrows jobs... was in a run or whatever... I miss Helps on here... Anyway, hopefully, all will go back to normal on here soon.... alk tomorrow!" Have a good day/evening!!! Smiley __________________ Adaptable, Alluring, Ambitious, Bewitching, Caring, Contrary, Desirable, Energetic, Enterprising, Enthusiastic, Expressive, Fair-Minded, Gorgeous, Heroic, Instinctive, Lively, Outspoken, Precious, Proud, Sensible, Senseous, Stylish, Trustworthy, Vivacious, Witty and Wonderful.... I AM WHISTLER!!!!! I'M NOT GOING TO DIE IN PRISON BREAK... EVER!!!

06-30-2008, 05:54 PM	#5
candyrose Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,355	Sounds like everyone is a bit busy......I know I am ready for a break or something.....I kind of feel like the kitty in the picture __________________ BTV users from around the world: We must unite and bring back the K-man! People SAY he is dead, but is he really dead? Do we know this for sure? Have we seen his severed head in a box? No? And does that really even matter...because even severed heads can reattach themselves in Prison Break.

07-01-2008, 11:35 AM	#6
joeyjoejoe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 326	Can a prosecutor drop charges in the middle of a trial? I don't think I've ever seen that before......we need more lawyers on here. __________________ Screw Kellerman, give me Lance!

07-03-2008, 01:55 AM	#7
chzn Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14	blah......

07-03-2008, 02:59 PM	#9
candyrose Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,355	blah blah.......blah __________________ BTV users from around the world: We must unite and bring back the K-man! People SAY he is dead, but is he really dead? Do we know this for sure? Have we seen his severed head in a box? No? And does that really even matter...because even severed heads can reattach themselves in Prison Break.

07-03-2008, 04:08 PM	#10
joeyjoejoe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 326	I found the answer to my own question, a prosecutor can drop charges at any point in the trial before (or during I think) their closing statment. __________________ Screw Kellerman, give me Lance!

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