Defense Attorney Joshua Weiss
Appearances
SEQUESTERED Podcast
Episode 09: The Verdict and Sentencing
You have the choice today of whether to testify or not testify. Is after talking with your attorney and going through your own thoughts, what is your decision of whether or not you want to testify? Not to testify.
SEQUESTERED Podcast
Episode 09: The Verdict and Sentencing
Yes. Jason, we've met a number of times. We've talked about what your testimony would be. And you understand that even though you might have an opportunity to say your piece, that you would be subject to cross-examination. And I've explained to you that the cross-examination would probably be very intense and relentless. And by subjecting yourself to that, you can change the status of your case.
SEQUESTERED Podcast
Episode 09: The Verdict and Sentencing
Whatever it is that your decision is, it is a personal decision that only you can make. Have you had enough time to consult with me, talk about whether or not, go over the benefits and detriments of testifying? Yes. Are you deciding not to testify on your own volition? Yes. And that's what your personal decision is?
SEQUESTERED Podcast
Episode 09: The Verdict and Sentencing
You sat through a long trial, and I know there's things, I think the state's right, you saw things that you won't forget, I won't forget. I want to tell each and every one of you, thank you for your time, your patience, your consideration. But you're tasked with a profound and somber responsibility in this part of the trial.
SEQUESTERED Podcast
Episode 09: The Verdict and Sentencing
You get to decide whether Jason gets life with parole or never be released. Both options are severe and a significant punishment. I think it reflects the seriousness of the case, but it's critical that you remember that every tragic crime has equal magnitude under the law. Your duty today is not to ensure punishment. It's to make sure it's also portioned. I've spoken with many victims' families.
SEQUESTERED Podcast
Episode 09: The Verdict and Sentencing
They don't care if you're shot or stabbed or strangled or drowned. or any of one of those things, every single murder is especially heinous, atrocious, and cruel. General Moyle talked to you about that yesterday. Every murder is emotional. There's always a family that loses someone. General Whomp is right. The Pace and the Bean family lost a very important person. It's tragic, sad.
SEQUESTERED Podcast
Episode 09: The Verdict and Sentencing
And I agree the Chen family have lost a child too. There's two families hurting. It's important to know that the law distinguishes crimes that are inherently tragic with those that rise to the most egregious levels of brutality, deserving permanent condemnation. The question you must ask yourself when you're back in that jury room is whether or not this case reaches that threshold.
SEQUESTERED Podcast
Episode 09: The Verdict and Sentencing
Does it rise to the level that Jason Chen, a 73-year-old man, be forever denied an opportunity to demonstrate remorse? rehabilitation, and redemption.