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Tantybi
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23 Jan 2009, 8:01 am

Any Aspies ever have to testify in court? If so, do you think you did a good job? Why do you think that?



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23 Jan 2009, 8:03 am

Once but I dont think it counts, I was the one being charged :lol:


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23 Jan 2009, 8:11 am

a few times (I live in a bad neighbourhood...). it was very stressful and I felt guilty for no reason, but I guess I didn't have a problem with answering questions. I just didn't elaborate.


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23 Jan 2009, 8:44 am

I have been called as an expert witness in several construction/design cases and did very well. For that type of technical testimony it is almost rehearsed so it's pretty easy to speak but very hard being in front of so many people.


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23 Jan 2009, 9:43 am

garyww wrote:
I have been called as an expert witness in several construction/design cases and did very well. For that type of technical testimony it is almost rehearsed so it's pretty easy to speak but very hard being in front of so many people.


yeah I kind of think I'm a perfect witness- I have a great memory for details and if I'm not sure about something I don't fabricate memories. I'm not easily intimidated. but at the same time I look guilty so usually the police doesn't believe my statements much anyway. the court doesn't care though.


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23 Jan 2009, 10:58 am

Tantybi wrote:
Any Aspies ever have to testify in court? If so, do you think you did a good job? Why do you think that?


The definition of a "good job" (unless you are an expert witness) is to answer the questions put to you directly and truthfully. Yes. I did a "good job".

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