I applaud your experience Observer and the fact that you had the compassion to work with DV victims. There is no question that people who have suffered DV, need all of the support they can get.
My question still goes unanswered.
Is this current relationship that juror #17 is in a violent one?
I have personally known people who were in DV relationships and once out of them, and with professional help, moved on to positive relationships in their lives. Knowing these people was a result of my work in the social services industry and having a couple of friends in these situations.
For me, one cannot assume that ALL victims of DV and ALL felons are exactly the same. To lump them all together under the same umbrella does a disservice to those who rise above.
People DO rise above adversity whether it is violence in their lives or choices that made them guilty of a transgression under the law. They do become viable, good citizens in society.
I find it very difficult to categorize juror #17 as a pleaser to her husband to avoid any repercussions, when, in fact, we do not know. I find the same with convicted felons.
If that is the expectation, then the reality will become the expectation.
Duluth, I leave the answer to what a pre-sentencing interview is to those that actually know.
Just wanted to say that I am in agreement with you regarding #17's husband.
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Very interesting read and if truthful, it supports what I have been feeling about Arias and Perryville.
Interesting that inmates are upset over the money spent on Arias' trial while they were afforded the minimum in their cases.