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To: VRWC_minion
FURTHER, EACH FACT WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO COMPLETE A SET OF CIRCUMSTANCES NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH THE DEFENDANT'S GUILT MUST BE PROVED BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT. IN OTHER WORDS, BEFORE AN INFERENCE ESSENTIAL TO ESTABLISH GUILT MAY BE FOUND TO HAVE BEEN PROVED BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT, EACH FACT OR CIRCUMSTANCES UPON WHICH THE INFERENCE NECESSARILY RESTS MUST BE PROVED BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT.

I know you've seen this many times, but I just wanted to post it again on the slight chance you might have your eyes and mind open at the same time.

542 posted on 08/09/2002 7:21:00 PM PDT by Krodg
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To: Krodg
Considering the section of the jury instructions you cited, I cannot see how anyone can convict on kidnapping.

There is nothing indicating that an abduction even occurred; let alone that Westerfield was responsible. How could one justify voting guilt on the charge of kidnapping?

563 posted on 08/09/2002 8:28:15 PM PDT by Southflanknorthpawsis
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