Tuesday, February 28, 2012
More evidence
Well there we go. The crown prosecutor was away sick yesterday and the case was put off until Wednesday however today we get more information and some changes in their witness list.
Monday, February 27, 2012
in court today
The case has been adjourned as firstly the crown only supplied their analysis of the records on Friday. these were prepared by HNZ and it appears they are not correct. given that we have had out heads on the chopping block for 14months and HNZ started their investigation well before then you would think this information would have already been done and would be correct.
Today we are in court
We are in court today. the hearing is supposed to take 4 days.
Both Debbie and I are not doing too well as the pressure of this case is really taking its toll both psychically and emotionally.
Although I am thankful that the combination of medication and some form of inner strength showed through the other day things came to such a head that I came close to doing something extremely stupid.
Both Debbie and I are not doing too well as the pressure of this case is really taking its toll both psychically and emotionally.
Although I am thankful that the combination of medication and some form of inner strength showed through the other day things came to such a head that I came close to doing something extremely stupid.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Presented with the unpalatable decision
Last week our lawyer's had a conference with the judge and the crown prosecution. We have now been provided with what the crown has interpreted as all of the evidence however due to the format and the nature of this information it is not a quick and easy process sorting it. The judge at this stage has refused our request to postpone the hearing so we can have time to look at it.
We have also received an indication from the crown that if I plead guilty to all charges from 2007 onward they will drop all charges against my wife.
Doing so will result in me loosing my job as well as accepting a conviction for something I strongly believe we did not do. on the other side of the coin if my wife and I are found guilty we will both loose our jobs.
given that we really don't have the resources and have not been afforded the same time as the crown to prepare and challenge the information with expert advice this puts us on the back foot.
This decision seems to be also causing some family issues and a rift is forming between my wife and I not for the fact that either one of us have done wrong but the fact that this would release us from a burden that has been hanging over our heads for well over a year now.
I guess we have to be thankful we are not in the shoes of Mr dotcom.
We have also received an indication from the crown that if I plead guilty to all charges from 2007 onward they will drop all charges against my wife.
Doing so will result in me loosing my job as well as accepting a conviction for something I strongly believe we did not do. on the other side of the coin if my wife and I are found guilty we will both loose our jobs.
given that we really don't have the resources and have not been afforded the same time as the crown to prepare and challenge the information with expert advice this puts us on the back foot.
This decision seems to be also causing some family issues and a rift is forming between my wife and I not for the fact that either one of us have done wrong but the fact that this would release us from a burden that has been hanging over our heads for well over a year now.
I guess we have to be thankful we are not in the shoes of Mr dotcom.
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