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To: wagglebee

"A criminal has an absolute right under the Constitution to face the accuser and to call the accuser as a witness in trial. The fact that he is 14 cause the judge to empty the courtroom, but there is no way to prosecute the case without having the boy available to testify."

That is true. So if the boy refuses to testify she will walk. If I was the judge, i would allow the plea agreement.


102 posted on 03/21/2006 12:03:06 PM PST by monday
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To: monday

the case is over.


105 posted on 03/21/2006 12:04:11 PM PST by oceanview
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To: monday

I think the judge was stupid not to accept the plea bargain. If the boy refuses to testify, the prosecution will probably have to drop the charges.


114 posted on 03/21/2006 12:08:44 PM PST by wagglebee ("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
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