Shenanigans Friday: December 06, 2013.

[ladypolitik]

Sit down, kick back, and:

• prepare the Fireplace
• gaze out the window
• bust out some Smooth Soul Jazz

Comments

[layweed]

Mock trial on Tuesday went really kind of awesome! I've been given the green light so I'm moving on to active cases and the possibility (more like probability) of testifying in court!

Idk I'm definitely looking forward to it but still nervous since mock trial is just mock trial and testifying in court has real consequences and real people and real everything!

[recorded]

That sounds awesomeee. Are you testifying as an expert?

[layweed]

Yeah, I currently work in a crime lab so I'm testifying as an expert witness.

[layweed]

Yeah, I currently work in a crime lab so I'm testifying as an expert witness.

[recorded]

Ohhhhhhh that's a cool job. I knew there was a reason we were steam friends *____* you will have to tell me about this stuff so I can live vicariously through you

[layweed]

lol, I can't/don't discuss casework, but it's definitely an awesome job, even if it isn't quite CSI.

[recorded]

blarghhuruurrrrrraooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
that sucks. that stuff is fascinating to me.

[layweed]

Same here! Which is why I ended up trying to get into the field. It's definitely worth looking into if you're interested and have the qualifications.

[wonderpup]

Good luck!

From the side asking you all the questions: We are always willing to send you our questions in advance or work through any anxieties you may have about testifying. A decent prosecutor won't mind sitting down with you or just chatting with you over the phone about testifying. We should be doing this anyways because it's basic witness prep - but feel free to ask for help when you need it. Just always keep in mind the jury are the people you need to convince. The prosecutor should know all the answers to all the questions she/he is asking.