Tuesday, July 07, 2009

We're the Only Ones Accustomed to Lying Enough

The trooper then shoved the young lawyer, who defended himself by raising his hands. On impact, the lawyer was forced backward, injuring a finger he uses to pick chords on the guitar he plays with professional ease.

“I tripped,” the trooper now said, so accustomed to lying.

The lawyer demanded that a criminal complaint be sworn against the trooper. For hours, he waited in the lobby of the barracks for someone to take his complaint. When one was finally taken, word filtered out from state police that troopers were now seeking a warrant for the lawyer’s arrest. And they intended to file a grievance against the lawyer, too. [More]
This should be required reading for every potential juror expected to evaluate credibility of witnesses including LEOs.

What does it say about the "Only Ones," when lying is considered SOP?

[Via Bill Hicks]

4 comments:

AvgJoe said...

SOB, Standard Operational Bullshit

Uncle Lar said...

I was foreman on a DUI jury a while back. Arresting officer didn't quite lie, but his story was heavily shaded against the defendant. Unfortunately, there was video of the man during his arrest which clearly demonstrated that he was not stumbling drunk like the officer claimed. We voted for acquital. Immediately after the trial I was accosted by an ADA who wanted to pick our decision apart using details from a different trial. I stood mute until he wound down then corrected his errors regarding the case and informed him that if he ever challenged a juror again I would report him to the judge for attempted tampering. His companions drug him away before he could dig himself in any deeper.

Anonymous said...

To Uncle Lar:
How do you know that this was the lawyer's FIRST attempt to challenge a juror? Report it to the judge that presided at the case and the head bailiff. It is your civic duty as a juror.
What makes you think that your incident will be this lawyer's last attempt to challenge a juror?

Advice in general to those who have a run-in/run-around with any State Police Force, especially an attorney. Contact your state's attorney general and the FBI. As a member of the bar you are a credible witness.

Anonymous said...

I've seen lawyers lie just as much as most other professionals. Generally lies of omission. But one only needs to look at politicians- many of whom are lawyers- to know they are more sinners than saints.