2008-09-12 - LORO V. SING (II)

Continued from LORO V. SING.
Somber and cold, this large chamber is ringed about three of its sides with simple, blue cushioned benches descending to stage-like floor at to the north. Here, two long desks: one of polished black plasteel, the other of white, sit humbly before the imposing edifice of the Podium. Standing four meters tall over the desks and benches, more than likely the highest seat on Coruscant, the Podium is constructed of simple silver durasteel, polished and glimmering even in the subtle lighting of the Courtroom. Behind, like a simple downward strok of paint, hangs a blue flag bearing the Seal of Republic Law.
The chamber's roof is pointed, and on all sides for the north it is flanked by an army of columns. To the south there is no wall, and a walkway leads through the columnade into the Palace Gardens that share this Eastern Summit.
James Loro rushes in shortly ahead of the Prosecutor and finds a seat
Richard walks swiftly to his place having been researching legal precdents related to similar cases involving Jedi.
From the repulsorlift troops the many associate justices and Bail Organa. The assembled Supreme Court retakes their places. "The Supreme Court is now in session. Lets us commence with Archonomy. Plaintiff, please make your case against the defendent."
Richard begins speaking our case is very simple, "The defendant herself admitted that she assualted Mr. Wist while he was trying to arrest her. She's freely confessed to the crime she's charged with."
Draven seats himself again, listening intently. Draven says in a low voice "Let's see where it goes." to no one in particular.
Bail nods. "Very well. Defense, you may rebut."
Jason looks to Richard as he speaks and listens to the crime stated "My client was being so called arrested falsely for a crime she already was prosecuted for. Her actions on coruscant were mainly to defend herself from being viciously attacked by an arrogant Bothan padawan. I agree, the bothan is not on trial but to explain my clients innocence it must be noted the actions the bothan took against my client and her self-defense.
Euphemia Bellamy strides into the large chamber...late, dressed in black robes. She takes a look around, spots Draven and goes to sit near him, grinning crookedly.
Draven looks away from the trial and back toward Effie as she arrives, he too grins and as she seats herself he leans in and whispers to her.
Bail nods and asks. "Counsel, it is your contention the defendent was acting in self defense in the given circumstances. Do you have any precedents to back up your assertion?"
Draven whispers to Euphemia Bellamy.
Jason points out the evidence documenting the incident that was submitted in "Evidence 6543az shows a playback of the entire scene. You honor."
Something Draven whispers makes Effie smile a little, and she inclines her head pleasantly to Draven, smiling.
James Loro notes Draven and Euphemia nearby but returns his focus to the case.
Bail nods at Jason Boss. "Your evidence has been submitted. The court is asking if you have any precedents to support the claim that what the evidence shows should be interpreted as self defense."
Jason fills through his papers and presents a meager amount of precedents to the judge
LEGAL: Jason Boss introduces absolutely no good reasons (spanning 209 years) to support her point.
Bail nods as he marks down the precedents the defense has submitted, meager as they are. "Plaintiff, do you wish to rebut defense's rebuttal?"
Euphemia Bellamy takes out a datapad with a little smile and plays with it, pointing out the result to Draven.
Euphemia Bellamy whispers to Draven.
Euphemia Bellamy whispers to Draven.
Draven grins, nodding. He takes time to point to Effie's datapad and then to the Counsel as he seems to be explaining something.
Draven whispers to Euphemia Bellamy.
Richard replies, "She was informed she was under arrest by Mr. Wist and attempted to flee leaving Mr. Wist the choice of allowing her to escape or use force. A suspect who is attacked while fleeing an arrest attempt does not qualify as self-defense and while it is true that in most cases a suspect has the right to request a warrent, there are exceptions in Republic law and arrests by Jedi are among those exceptions."
Bail leans forward, resting his arms on the bench. "Plaintiff, do you have any precedents to back up that argument? Arrest without a warrant is a serious matter. As is the matter surrounding the claim of self defense."
LEGAL: James Loro introduces two adequate precedents (spanning 1334 years) to support his point.
Slipping quietly in from the Gardens, thankfully dry, the crimson skinned twi'lek lurks near the door, not entirely certain what's going on or what she should be doing. Arali's blue eyes naturally seek out Bail Organa, and there's a faint smile that crosses her lips before it fades again.
Bail marks down Richard's precedents and turns again to the defense. "Rebuttal?"
Euphemia Bellamy widens her eyes, and murmurs back to Draven.
Euphemia Bellamy whispers to Draven.
Draven chuckles, responding in a low tone.
Draven whispers to Euphemia Bellamy.
Euphemia Bellamy smirks and murmurs back to Draven.
Euphemia Bellamy whispers to Draven.
Jason listens to the well spoken points of Richard and his good precedants. He looks to Nashtah and then look back to the court and speaks "How...how can someone be arrested for a crime a that they were already prosecuted for, granted they prosecuted for it in a unique style but never the less my client paid for her crime via paxo's judgement. How can it be we validate Wist's notion of arrest of my client for a crime she paid her dues for already. Once we release a criminal for shop lifting, is there a law out there that states we can re-arrest said person for that crime they paid their due for, I say no there is not and the charges of my client should be dropped.."
Draven frowns, murmuring to Effie.
Bail listens. When Jason is finished, the Supreme Justice makes another note in his datapad. As he does says, he says, "final arguments. Plaintiff, please sum your case against the Defendent as briefly as possible."
Draven whispers to Euphemia Bellamy.
Richard answers "The defendant confessed to her crime, her only defense being that she felt the arrest order was illegal. Rather then bring her case to the court she chose to flee, forcing Mr. Wist to use force in order to prevent her escape. She then attacked him as the evidence shows, and her claim of the arrest order being illegal has been disproven. I would also like to remind the court that her actions on Paxo are not why she is on trial here."
Bail nods solemnly. "Thank you. The Court appreciates the effort you have put forward today. Defense, please sum up your case as briefly as possible."
Euphemia's golden eyes sparkle. She seems rather amused by the proceedings, but she avoids smiling.
James Loro relaxes slightly, glad this hadn't been turned into a James roast by the defense at any time.
Jason looks to the court and then reponds "Nashtah Sing saw the way this bothan strong arms individuals to his will, she simply stood up to his false claims, not wishing to give into his tactics. Her intention was not to run and flee, she stood up to this being and began separating herself from him. He viciously used his attacks to bring her to near-death, his attacks did not relent when she chose to stop the fighting and she was rewarded with being put close to death..I wonder what would have happened if others around, especially a red guard soldier who also tried to stop Wist's actions, were not around..My client would not be here today...At most, my client might be charged with resisting arrest, but it was very clear she was acting in self defense for her life and I hope the court can see her side of this."
Draven looks to Effie and shakes his head, rolling his eyes.
Bail listens to the defense summation dutifully and makes several notes. Finished, he says, "Defense Counsel, thank you for your hard work today. The Court appreciates it. The Supreme Court will take a moment to review all of the evidence and precedents offered by the plaintiff and the defense."
The Supreme Justice and his associates begin deliberating.
Nashtah Sing sits quietly next to her lawyer, she says nothing and simply waits for her fate to be decided.
Euphemia Bellamy bows her head to Draven, then watches the Court with great interest.
James Loro looks around and turns to Effie and Draven, "What brings the two of you here?"
Arali remains quietly near the door to the gardens, simply watching, out of the way.
Jev'ani slips in and quietly to an empty seat.
Euphemia Bellamy turns solemnly to James Loro. "I am just watching. You know how I like to watch things."
Bail and the rest of the Court return to their seats one by one. Glancing down at a datapad, the Supreme Justice reads the verdict.
"The Supreme Court has decided its judgement. Before that judgement is rendered, the Court will point to the two salient issues it has based its judgement on. The first, Jedi Padawan Wist's testimony failed to indicate exactly what crimes he was arresting the defendent for on Paxo. Second, under cross-examination, the defendent testified Jedi Padawan Wist was the first to resort to violence in their confrontation on Coruscant. On these basises, the Supreme Court judges the case of James Loro versus Nashtah Sing to be Heteronomous. The defendent is free to go."
Draven eyes James "I too am watching, making sure my testimony was not a waste of breath.. I have a suspicion it was though."
Draven silences himself as the verdict is read
Nashtah looks up to the judge and once his verdict is said she stands and give the judge a respectful bow and eyes her lawyer for a moment before moving across the way toward James...
James Loro nods, "As the arresting officer I felt it would be wrong not to see how this ends.
Euphemia's eyes narrow slightly and she grins. "Heteronomous," she remarks to Draven. "It's a beautiful thing."
Draven chuckles "Not familiar with that term, your grace." he says to Effie.
Nashtah nods to James and says "Will I beable to retrieve my equipment from the detention center?"
Weary from a long day of sitting and going over text, Bail stands and heads for the repulsorlift. The associates follow respectfully behind their Supreme Justice.
James Loro nods then reaches into his pocket and pulls out some coins, "I believe these are yours as well."
Slipping away from the garden entrance, Arali moves carefully and quietly through the courtroom, making her way straight towards Bail, meaning to intercept him before he reaches the lift, if she can.
NAahtah nods to James and then heads toward the Detention center to retrieve her equipment...
Forgotten, C3PO shuffles forward as quickly as possible to catch up with his master. "Your Majesty, pleeeeeease don't leave /me/."
Just outside the lift, Bail turns for a last look at the chamber. He sees Arali. Standing aside, he allows his colleagues to enter the lift without him. "Arali, what a surprise."
Rising, Euphemia says to Draven, "Heteronomous means that the case is mixed-up law. There can't be a verdict, so it's permanently tabled."
Draven grins, "I see. In some warped way I achieved my goal, to impress upon everyone that neither side was a clear victim, and that they are both suspect."
"Hi!" Arali's own greeting is somewhat less interesting than Bail's as she comes to a stop a step or two away. Smiling shyly, she's actually wearing his cloak still, her hand resting on the chain clasp. "I wanted to bring you back your cloak."
Bail nods and glances over the female Twi'lek, making sure she is decent to remove the cape. "Thank you for bringing this back to me. I appreciate it. Are you doing well?"
James Loro nods "Indeed you did."
Arali is in her dress, and tonight, it isn't soaking wet and clinging like a second skin. "I'm fine. I visited the place where they do magic today again. The girl keeps telling me its' the Force, but I think it's magic, still. She taught me how to meditate."
"Precisely so," Euphemia says with a smile to Draven. "Precisely so. Shall we go get a drink?"
Draven nods "A day of sitting in a court room has built up my thirst."
Jev'ani blinks after a long while of daydreaming. She finally finishes digesting the verdict and stands. A quick glance around at the few who also remained after the verdict, then she headed toward the door to slip in as quietly as she entered
Bail smiles and nods. "That must be nice for you, Arali. Would you excuse me now, please. These gentlemen and I need to have a private discussion. I hope to see you again soon. May the Force be with you."
James Loro nods "If you'll excuse me I have some supplies for my shuttle I need to try to find."
Arali ohs quietly as she hands the cloak over, nodding as she steps back, smile fading. "Of course. Sorry." she offers, stepping slowly away.
Bail reaches out and pats Arali's caped shoulder. "Keep the cape for now. It is insurance you will see me again soon. So long." Turning, he steps into the lift and the doors slide shut.
Category: September 2008 RP Logs