The main reason someone would plead nolo contendere would be to avoid being responsible for damages in a related civil case. For example: Dominick and Eugene get into a fight over a girl, during which Dominick punches Eugene in the face, breaking Eugene’s nose. What is the benefit of pleadingRead More →
Duncan’s virtues will plead like angels (one simile) and pity like a naked new-born babe, striding the blast, (another simile) or (like) heaven’s cherubin horsed upon the sightless couriers of the air (a third simile, since “like” is implied)…etc. What does Macbeth mean when he says that Duncan’s here inRead More →
Couzens was asked by the court clerk how he would plead to the count of murder. He replied: “Guilty.” When did Couzens plead guilty? On 8 June 2021 Wayne Couzens, 48, pleaded guilty to the kidnap and rape of Ms Everard and on 9 July 2021 pleaded guilty to herRead More →
When an individual takes the Fifth, her silence or refusal to answer questions cannot be used against her in a criminal case. A prosecutor cannot argue to the jury that the defendant’s silence implies guilt. What do you say to plead the fifth? Pleading the Fifth Immediately after sitting, turnRead More →
But Earl stops her and pleads guilty to all charges. His daughter and granddaughter kiss him. Iris says “At least we’ll know where to find you.” The film ends with Earl growing daylilies in the prison garden. What happened to Earl from the mule in real life? Death. Sharp diedRead More →