After working for a few weeks in the legal environment, I have acheived a greated appreciation for the court systems. When it comes to the rights of the alleged wrongdoers, those in the civil courts are afforded just as much protection as those accused of crimes in the criminal side of the justice system. As with the prosecution of a criminal case, the plaintiff has the burden of proof. We have to show proof that discrimination, regardless of how slight, has occurred before a jury can find for the side of the Government. If that is not done, then the case must fall for the side of the defendant. Clear and convincing evidence must exist for a findings of what amounts to guilty. The Government and the other side are given over a year to build there case by taking depositions, gathering information, interviewing witnesses and submitting many, many briefs to the Judge. Nationwide, there are hundreds of cases being litigated. There are many more at the lower investigative stages. I will report more about that in future blogs. For now, the legal side is giving me more than a run for my money.
Happy days everyone,
Theresa
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