Essay About Mrs. Jobateh And First Count

Descartes
Essay title: Descartes
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 neighbour’s 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 Crown’s 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 Crown’s 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