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feeling kind of crappy and tired today.

He's alive. It's about fraud and breach of fiduciary duty. My husband took the case, but doesn't feel want to do the trial. I am a better trial attorney than he is. Not much either of us can do when the client suddenly decides to back down and tell a different story at a deposition. I tried taking a break, but the client just insisted on telling this new version of events.

A question for the lawyers:

Do you really ask witnesses if they know the penalty for perjury?

And what is a good answer? I would be tempted to say, "Google it."

My mom apparently had a very high heart rate and very low blood pressure when she got to the hospital.. They are running tests now to see what is causing it.

In many states, a conviction for perjury requires that:

1. the person testifying knows they are under oath
2. the information being testified about is material to the case
3. the person testifying knows that the information is material to the case
4. the person knows their testimony is false
5. AND the person knows the penalties for the false testimony.

Hence, the question, "Do you know the penalty for perjury?" If they say no, you tell them.

I never had a client who actually helped their own case.

Sorry to hear this. I hope your mom and friend are okay.

If they don't know, you tell them. A smart *** answer in a ballpark that is not yours is usually not a good plan

Yea. Have a few days off and the new job sounds exciting

Did you catch something from the other crafters?

Have you used this line?
I suppose a facetious or hostile answer makes the witness look like a liar.

I'm feeling stressed, angry and belligerent.
I'm spoiling for a fight and I don't know why.

It would be easy to blame my rupture with T, but I'm not convinced that is the right answer.

CE - I have times when I am just looking for someone to do something to justify me unleashing on them.

Well dont pick one here, I dont know if we need that here

Put on the heavy gloves and the headgear and meet me on the old couch. After a couple swings I won't be able to lift my arms.

Good lord. Quit watching youtube videos and go work out.

Ughhh.. this is my off week from T but I really want an appt this week. but then I would have to call her and ask....

Ready, call her and ask, or give me her number. I'll call for you.

Ike thanks... I hate using the phone and the worse thing that could happen is that she answers her phone.... I could probably call if I knew she was in session but she works part time so I'm not sure when she is working...

Hi everyone. I really need help in deciding whether the money I use for T is worth it this week or can I hold out for another fortnight and spend the money on other things? I'll get the money back on Friday from medicare, but it means eating canned food and having no cigarettes (the tough one)til Friday morning. I'm just totally incapable of making a decision about this.

nevermind i'm just a piece of S H I T

I've got a list of about 4-5 things I need to talk to T about including my anxiety which kinda stopping me from going to classes.

BP... do what you feeli is best, can T see you and you pay T friday instead?

BP.... go to T and use this week as a test to see if you could give up the cigarettes..

Thanks Ready. I was kind of thinking that. You realy are the voice of reason. Good luck with your T appt.

Granite, what's going on?

Sorry granite. I'll go sit in the corner.

Confession time, I locked my keys in the car Sat nite, had to call the locksmith Sun AM. I am $87 lighter and upset at my absent mindedness. Expensive weekend, but at least I didn't have to watch the Heels get crushed.

Granite... no you are not!!! But I understand those feelings and have been there myself a million times... I'm going to PM you about your question....