[blindLaw] Using autopsy results as evidence?

[Ronza Othman]

Hi, I was a prosecutor and also a defense attorney for several years and used autopsy and other photographic and physical evidence quite extensively full-time my recommendation is to make sure that you have access to a human reader who can help you both understand what the evidence shows and also help you set it up if needed in a quart room so you can show a jury or factfinder. I also know probably about a dozen blind prosecutors and defense attorneys who have handled all kinds of cases and criminal law and they do a great job, loving it. You may also want to be sure you have good technology and braille skills so that you can read your own notes. I did manage a caseload of about 3000 cases when I was a prosecutor, and it was definitely manageable. Let me know if you would like me to introduce you to anyone who is still working in that field.

Ronza Othman, President
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland
443-426-4110
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> On Jul 27, 2019, at 10:49 AM, Daniel McBride via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Good Morning Cecilia:
> 
> I am a blind attorney in Fort Worth, Texas. I entered law school in 1979,
> wanting to be a criminal defense lawyer. I spent 23 years in the criminal
> field, 3 years as a prosecutor and 20 years as a criminal defense attorney.
> For the past 12 years, I have gotten away from the criminal field and become
> more of an Estate Planning & Probate attorney.
> 
> Considering factors such as level of difficulty, the stress involved,
> dealing with clients and their families and income, I would recommend
> considering a field other than criminal law. There are other fields of
> practice that are far less difficult, less stressful and more profitable.
> 
> This opinion would be different if one could secure a prosecutor's position
> with a view to making it a lifelong career. The prosecutor's side is far
> easier than the defense side with the exception of the caseload one might be
> required to manage in a particular prosecutor's office.
> 
> For example, I last interviewed for a prosecutor's position in 2012, with
> the Tarrant County District Attorney's office. During the interview, I asked
> about the caseload that each prosecutor would be expected to manage. The
> answer was a consistent caseload of 750 cases. Well, quite frankly, there's
> no way I could have managed such a caseload. I kindly withdrew my interest
> and thanked the hiring panel for their time.
> 
> Other's might disagree with my opinion, but that is my two cents worth and I
> offer it in all sincerity for what it's worth. I am glad to discuss this
> with you off-list if you wish.
> 
> Daniel McBride
> dlmlaw at sbcglobal.net
> 817 917 8847
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindLaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Cecilia
> Martinez via BlindLaw
> Sent: Saturday, July 27, 2019 12:51 AM
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> Subject: [blindLaw] Using autopsy results as evidence?
> 
> Hello, my name is Cecilia Martinez, and I am considering going to Law school
> to become a criminal lawyer. I was however wondering how blind lawyers use
> used autopsy results as evidence? I understand that their notes taken during
> the procedure, but that photographs and videos are a very important part as
> well.
> 
> Cecilia
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
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