Essay About Mr. Jobateh And Defense Attorney

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Mr. Jobateh, an African American man in his late forties pleaded not guilty to
attempted murder, toward his white wife, Mrs. Jobateh. He also pleaded not guilty to
aggravated assault against his neighbour, and assault with a weapon, which all happened
November 30, 2003.
The accused admitted to stabbing his wife several times in the kitchen of their
home, which then moved outside the home when Mrs. Jobateh tried to escape. He
claimed that it happened so quickly and that he did not mean to hurt his wife. Mr.
Jobateh also stated, “I was just so angry”. He did not listen to his children as they
pleaded with him to stop.
As the children went upstairs to call 9-1-1, Mr. Jobateh still carrying the knife
went upstairs to stop them. Mrs. Jobateh escaped outside and Mr. Jobateh ran after
her and allegedly was trying to stop the bleeding that was coming from her neck.
Although, I did not see the neighbours testimony, it was said in court that he had
seen Mr. Jobateh standing over his wife with the knife still in his hand. Once Mr. Jobateh
had noticed his neighbour, he went after him with the knife, which the accused denies
ever happening but the neighbour felt threatened by Mr. Jobateh.
Section of the Criminal Code: 03-G13477
Nature of Offence: First Count: Attempted Murder 239 CCC
Second Count: Aggravated Assault 268(2) CCC
Third Count: Assault with a Weapon 267(a) CCC
Level of Court: Provincial Superior Court of Appeals
Key Players:
1. The accused: R.V. Kebba Jobateh
2. The judge: The Honorable Mr. Justice Morin.
Responsibilities: a) Finder of Facts
b) Finder of Law
3. The Crowns Attorney: V. Bair.
Responsibilities: a) The court
b) Represents the Crown or the government.
c) Prosecutes criminal cases.
d) Presents evidence to the jury and the judge.
4. The Defense Attorney: M. Smith.
Responsibilities: a) The court
b) Challenges the admissibility of the Crowns evidence.
5. The Registrar/Court Clerk: M. Warburton.
Responsibilities: Keeps court procedures run smoothly.
6. The Constable: Mr. Beauchamps
Responsibilities: The judge.
7. The CSO/ Courtroom Officer: Mrs. Hatton
Responsibilities: Keeps judge, witnesses, and jury safe.
8. The Stenographer: Mrs. Scott
Responsibilities: Keeps a report of the court case.
9. The Jury: Twelve people from society.
Responsibilities: a) Finders of fact.
b) Making a decision of guilty or not guilty.
The first day of court on October 7, 2005, was postponed after waiting an hour
and fifteen minutes because the jail was having problems. The trial was re-adjured
October 11, 2005. After waiting for the accused to arrive, the defense counsel asked the
judge for extra time to go over the evidence with his client due to lack of time. The judge
granted them one hour. Upon returning the judge granted the defense counsel an extra
day. The court clerk had given all the students descriptive details about the crime that
had been committed. He demonstrated the exhibits of the victim, the place in which the
crime occurred, and the accused once in custody.
On October 12, 2005, Mr. Jobateh took the stand. The Crown briefly discussed
his history and then proceeded to quotes that he had made during the interrogation
process. The defense did not have any cross examination. During the closing arguments,
the defense attorney addressed the jury first. He pleaded to the twelve members to find
his client, Mr. Jobateh innocent on all three counts. He had made very interesting and
convincing arguments.
After the defense attorney was completed, the Crowns attorney pled with the jury
to find Mr. Jobateh guilty of all three counts, because according to her, “The evidence
speaks for itself”.
On October 13, 2005, the judge addressed the jury and gave them their rights as a
juror. He gave the jury his view of the entire case, and gave them a brief description of
what was said by each witness.
On October 14, 2005, the jury did not come up with a verdict. As a couple of
students