07-08-2015, 10:18 PM
(07-08-2015, 10:04 PM)michaelsean Wrote: Someone correct me if Im wrong because Id be hapoy to be, but the Constitution guarantees him this right. It doesnt say it must be done through a lawyer or other third party.
Generally victims of child sexual abuse are granted special exemptions from the "face your accuser" right granted by our system. It is a very easy argument to make that allowing the , alleged, molester to directly question his victims is inherently traumatizing the victim all over again. If this guy had counsel this wouldn't be an issue, but seeing as he's one of those special types who thinks he can represent himself (remember a lawyer who represents themselves has a fool for a client) he should not be allowed to do so. Quite simply, appoint counsel to do this questioning for you or forfeit your right to cross examine. Not a hard decision to reach.
