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Post by Edgar Ashwood on Jul 17, 2011 14:10:39 GMT
*Ashwood had sent around a memo to the various relevant members of the Law Department suggesting that it was time they got their heads together about the trial for Ophelia Fuilteach. The trial would be upon them soon and they needed to make sure that they were ready.*
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Post by Cornelius Fudge on Jul 17, 2011 23:42:48 GMT
*Arrives at the meeting room, looking flustered*
Yet another one, eh, Ashwood?
*Takes a seat*
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Post by Griselda Marchbanks on Jul 18, 2011 7:51:25 GMT
Good Morning, Edgar. Cornelius.
*Griselda sits down and sorts her papers. The folder is rather thin, compared to the last trial.*
I really hope we can get over with this quickly. Does any of you have a list of witnesses? They don't seem to have sent me one.
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Post by Cornelius Fudge on Jul 18, 2011 8:38:45 GMT
*Opens up his own files, and flicks through them*
No witnesses to the actual crime, but she has several character witnesses, I believe.
*Scowls*
There's no question that she did it. Personal grudge against the Phoenix lass, in the area the night in question, vanished immediately after, vampire bite marks on the victims... Seems like an open and shut case to me.
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Post by Baron Papanoida on Jul 18, 2011 14:18:39 GMT
*He shuffled through his almost empty files.*
No witnesses as far as we know. Nobody came forward. The best we have are the people who knew her.
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Post by Griselda Marchbanks on Jul 21, 2011 9:42:46 GMT
Well, I don't want to appear nitpicky, but there seems to be a conflict of interests. In case of a vampire trial, a representant of the Pale Court is required to attend. Usually that would be Lord Fuilteach.
*Griselda looks a bit tense and stares at the other assessors.*
He is to be considered as biased.
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Post by Cornelius Fudge on Jul 21, 2011 9:48:25 GMT
*Consulting his notes, he frowns*
It seems he has chosen to speak for Miss Fuilteach.
*His frown deepens, as he really dislikes vampires*
Must we really include yet another vampire in this trial?
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Post by Tiberius Ogden on Jul 21, 2011 10:25:18 GMT
I agree, Cornelius.
*Tiberius was never fond of vampires, too, but he didn't have anthing against them either. His aim was to get out of the courtroom as soon as possible.*
We have no precedent for a situation like this, that means in my opinion, we can handle it any way we like it.
What do you others think?
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Post by Corban Yaxley on Jul 21, 2011 23:24:24 GMT
*Going into a trial unprepared did not occur in this Ministry. He had already wondered when this meeting would take place so he wasn't surprised to receive Ashwood's notification. It was out of question Fuilteach would be far from necessary impartiality if he was the one to defend his daughter.*
*Yaxley looked up from the few contents of his folder in front of him, slightly tilting his head.*
So Lord Fuilteach has not requested a substitute to attend in the name of the Pale Court yet?
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Post by Gawain Robards on Jul 24, 2011 11:10:23 GMT
*He shuffled in his seat and shook his chin a little.*
These vampires are odd creatures. Very odd.
As per our rules, she is allowed someone to speak on her behalf, but you may be right. Her father is possibly too close to her.
*His mind kept wandering back to the times he had spoken to the half crazed vampiress in her cell, making him quite uncomfortable.*
She however did tell me of another who could fill the spot. Her healer, Doctor Medicini I think it was. You may have to get in touch with Lord Fuilteach about that.
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Post by Baron Papanoida on Jul 31, 2011 20:52:46 GMT
*He took a quick note of the name and looked around the room.*
I'd say that this might be a more suitable candidate to speak at the trial.
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Post by Corban Yaxley on Aug 16, 2011 4:47:47 GMT
*This point had obviously been discussed in advance. Good. Lord Fuilteach, he assumed, was most likely aware of the fact his chances to be approved as Ophelia's defender were next to none.*
She should be appropriate.
*Yaxley slightly nodded in agreement, twice, not really expecting anybody in this room to have a different opinion after the earlier reactions.*
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Post by Cornelius Fudge on Aug 29, 2011 3:01:01 GMT
*Scowls*
The few times I've had dealings with vampires, they are always very quick to claim discrimination. Perhaps we should invite an independant representative of the Pale Court. That Jadrin person who has been taking care of the Society for Tolerance of Vampires in Knockturn Alley might be the best choice.
*Nods at Robards*
Her healer should be able to stick to the facts, and not have an emotional investment in the accused.
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