Would You Let Your Wife Testify In A Trial For Tons Of Money..

[BrooklynKid]

Look,stop asking non-sensical questions,I am not going to say what the trial is about, when or what covers it. All i wanted to know is what you would do if you were me. Thats all, ofcourse I have asked my family and her family, but at the end it comes down to her and me. I dont understand why it has to go off topic. Its not that difficult, if you were in this position what would you do?

[Thai at Heart]

Christ, I'd make her do anything for tons of money!

Talk to her about your concerns. In the end, though, it's not up to you to "let" her or not, I think.

True. But if I asked her not to do it, she wouldnt. And If i said yes do it and she said no, then she wouldnt do it. Its up to both of us to decide, just wanted to know what some of you thought about this.

Little curious as to what they could smear her with. If it's true, it's not a smear, but then what could most people do that was a secret that was that bad?

[orchis]

Is there a lot of stuff her reputation may get smeared with?

Will a lot come up? Or is her conscience clear?

[Dustoff]

Odd Topic.

Does the OP come from a country where wives are treated as possessions?

Is she for some reason incapable of making up her own mind?

I also fail to see ANY relevance to Thailand !

MODS !!

Edited August 25, 2008 by Dustoff

[BrooklynKid]

Christ, I'd make her do anything for tons of money!

Talk to her about your concerns. In the end, though, it's not up to you to "let" her or not, I think.

True. But if I asked her not to do it, she wouldnt. And If i said yes do it and she said no, then she wouldnt do it. Its up to both of us to decide, just wanted to know what some of you thought about this.

Little curious as to what they could smear her with. If it's true, it's not a smear, but then what could most people do that was a secret that was that bad?

I will give you a example. Lets say she got cought smoking weed in college (never happend) and she had to go to court for that etc.When she is telling her story (besides PC evidence) I am afraid they will start saying stuff like: Lawyer to the jurors: " so you would believe a junky? a convicted drug user?". I dont want her to be subjected to these kind of things, you see?

[BrooklynKid]

Odd Topic.

Does the OP come from a country where wives are treated as possessions? Is she for some reason incapable of making up her own mind?

I also fail to see ANY relevance to Thailand !

MODS !!

You should read all of the threads before you make you stupid comments.

[GuestHouse]

I don't understand this 'Would you let your wife' bit.

Surely your wife is an adult able to make up her own mind - The issue then has nothing to do with what you would 'let your wife do' and everything to do with her wishes.

... and that doesn't even touch on the duties of an individual to take part in the justice system where they have material information that may impact the outcome of the trial.

[BrooklynKid]

I don't understand this 'Would you let your wife' bit.

Surely your wife is an adult able to make up her own mind - The issue then has nothing to do with what you would 'let your wife do' and everything to do with her wishes.

... and that doesn't even touch on the duties of an individual to take part in the justice system where they have material information that may impact the outcome of the trial.

Ok, so let me rephrase it fo ryou, just cause you dont seem to really "get it"....."Would you think it wold be a good idea for you wife to ummm testify ummm in a case but you are fearful that it might be too much stress for her etc."...is that better?

Duty?? duty??? are you serius? there is no duty here, if you want to be a part of something is up to you, if you dont, that is also up to you. Is it my duty to protect my country? so i guess its my DUTY to gp amd enlist into the navy, right? no, it is up you.

[GuestHouse]

Calm down Brooky... Just make your mind up whether you want to be a Husband or a Wifemaster.

[way2muchcoffee]

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... and that doesn't even touch on the duties of an individual to take part in the justice system where they have material information that may impact the outcome of the trial.

Ok, so let me rephrase it fo ryou, just cause you dont seem to really "get it"....."Would you think it wold be a good idea for you wife to ummm testify ummm in a case but you are fearful that it might be too much stress for her etc."...is that better?

Duty?? duty??? are you serius? there is no duty here, if you want to be a part of something is up to you, if you dont, that is also up to you. Is it my duty to protect my country? so i guess its my DUTY to gp amd enlist into the navy, right? no, it is up you.

What are you on about? If a person is a witness to some kind of crime it is their DUTY to offer that information to police. In fact it is the law. If it is a civil case there may well be an ethical or moral DUTY to testify.

The opinion you expressed above is simply ridiculous.

Edited August 25, 2008 by way2muchcoffee

[slapout]

With all of the questions and topics you have started in 5 days on TV, I am not sure who you asked prior to moving here. I am sure you and your better half (I hope) are mature adults. Not sure of your age or experience outside of your home town but suck it up, make some decision and plow ahead, or back up, dig a hole and hide. Like the man said lead or follow but get out of the way.

[toasted]

If you consider yourself a decent citizen and your wife has information that could affect the outcome of the trial, then you should encourage her to testify. The only thing I don't understand is why your wife has not already agreed to testify.

And what about the next trial she testifies at? I can picture the lawyer - "Is it true that you refused to testify at a previous trial where you had information that could change the verdict?" That would be more to worry about and a threat to her credibility.

[faranglandoz]

a paid witness

doesnt the "paid" part usually affect a person's credibility? especially if the person have vital information that will affect the case.

No. Because most of the evidence is in a PC that she owns. It is her right to keep it and does not have to tell her part of the story if she doesnt want to. Thats why they have offered her money. It happens all the time in most big trials.If you cant get a legal document stating that she has to come to court then they offer money.This is not the DA's office, but the accused legal team.

If she can help to acquit an innocent person/company, she should do it. Not for the money but for justice. The money is nice if she is doing it for the right reason. If its a matter of an innocent party, maybe getting convicted, she should do it and bare the consequences.

Faranglandoz

Farangla

[Naam]

Christ, I'd make her do anything for tons of money!

me too. i'd do anything to her for tons of money

[lannarebirth]

Has the subpoena system been overturned? Why would one need to pay a witness to testify? Maybe compensate them for inconvenience or lost wages. No one took a Civics class in your household?

Edited August 25, 2008 by lannarebirth

[chiangmaibruce]

Sorry <shaking head> I can't believe I had to read through a page and a half of this thread before anybody mentioned morality and justice. Must be a lot of Gen-X and Gen-Y on tonight. I truly hope that your wife chooses to do what is right, not what is convenient or lucrative.

[mrtoad]

All very bizarre, the only thing missing from this thread is poll.

[way2muchcoffee]

Sorry <shaking head> I can't believe I had to read through a page and a half of this thread before anybody mentioned morality and justice. Must be a lot of Gen-X and Gen-Y on tonight. I truly hope that your wife chooses to do what is right, not what is convenient or lucrative.

I was thinking exactly the same thing until I ran into GH's post. Kudos to GH for being the first. It is disappointing that nobody said it sooner.

Edited August 25, 2008 by way2muchcoffee

[steveromagnino]

So my wife was asked to testify in a upcoming big trial, in exchange for this she will get tons of money. But here is the tricky part, we know that the Victims lawyer will try to do anything to smear her or try to paint a bad picture of her to the jurors, so she wont be as credible. She has done nothing wrong, but we are sure that they will bring up anything they can do discredit her,this means EVERYTHING you have done, we are all humans and are not perfect, so please dont bash this post. I just want straight answers if you have any. So, would you let your wife testify in exchange for tons of money, yet she might get smeared?

If it were me and I believed in the cause I would testify for free.

Being paid is automatically questionable.

And that is the price of a good justice system.

[bendix]

I'm not sure what is simpler, the answer to the original question or the person asking it.

[Tod Daniels]

And this fascinating, albeit tiresome, read is about the glorious "Land 'O Thais" how again exactly? How this actually relates to thailand or anything thai for that matter is beyond me. Is it because you live here now and she is supposed to live here in the near future? If so, that's a tough stretch to be on a THAI forum don’t cha think?

Here's my salung's (25 satang, btw) worth;

At the end of the day, even if you are her husband, it's her decision alone, NOT yours.

I agree the only thing missing is a poll, quick someone p/m the O/P to start another mindless thread and put it to a vote.

*edited for spelling..*

Edited August 25, 2008 by tod-daniels

[Dustoff]

I'm not sure what is simpler, the answer to the original question or the person asking it.

Upon close examination, most things do tend to balance out at the lowest common denominator, yes?

(I have a feelin' that now you-n-me is both stupid..)

Edited August 25, 2008 by Dustoff

[Mossfinn]

All very bizarre, the only thing missing from this thread is poll.

And anything related to Thailand of course

[JetsetBkk]

[roygsd]

So my wife was asked to testify in a upcoming big trial, in exchange for this she will get tons of money. But here is the tricky part, we know that the Victims lawyer will try to do anything to smear her or try to paint a bad picture of her to the jurors, so she wont be as credible. She has done nothing wrong, but we are sure that they will bring up anything they can do discredit her,this means EVERYTHING you have done, we are all humans and are not perfect, so please dont bash this post. I just want straight answers if you have any. So, would you let your wife testify in exchange for tons of money, yet she might get smeared?

Why would your wife be paid for doing her civic duty? Payment to a witness is grounds for a retrail I would have though

roy gsd

[roygsd]

This is a trial in the States then? Why is she getting paid tons of money - is she an expert witness?

This all sounds a bit bizarre to me...

Yes, she is a expert on this.But actually she has info about the case that can change the verdict. . get it?

she dosent know what to do.

An "expert witness" that can change the verdict and she doesn't know what to do.

NO, I DON'T GET IT.

IF as you suggest she is an "expert Witness" then she would have been through this situation many times before,

I dont think she is a recognised " expert witness" at all and she would not be getting a load of cash for her services ,just the going rate.

Rent-a-witness on the other hand, does pay better but then it run bigger risks.

Roy gsd

I said she CAN, not that she WILL change the verdict. She wwants to do it, I am just worried. Is that wrong cloudhopper?

[zzdocxx]

mmmm...

[stiggy]

Should you let your wife!!

Wow is she aware that you ask random strangers on the internet ?

You worry about things being dug up and reputation put on trial ,yet you don't worry that they could use your post as a indicator of character.

Truly baffled just what is this all about ?

[DB84]

Come on, I'm sure he's not some possessive slavedriver. Should have just worded it differently.

Brooklynkid, since your information about the case is quite limited, I would ask myself following questions if I were in your position:

1. Does my wife have anything to hide?

2. Is there a chance that the defendant will possibly retaliate violently or otherwise? (We don't know the nature of the case)

3. Is the money worth answers to above? (Are we talking 10's of thousands or 100's of thousands)

[chuang]

1. Does my wife have anything to hide?

2.

Must have some dark secrets that cannot see the daylights.....