Al Agruments Flashcards
What was Al Hayes’ duty regarding Dickie’s condition?
Hayes had a duty to intervene when he noticed Dickie’s condition worsening and should have alerted Jules or stopped her from vaping.
What is the counterargument to Hayes’ duty to intervene?
Hayes was a guest at the party and wasn’t responsible for managing the behavior of the attendees, though his military background in emergency response should have prompted more action.
What does Hayes pov about Jules’ attitude and experience?
Hayes emphasizes Jules’ sibling frustrations, but this doesn’t prove neglect or intentional harm. Sibling rivalry isn’t uncommon.
What is the counter to Hayes’ speculation on Jules’ attitude?
Hayes’ account of Jules’ attitude toward Dickie could point to an environment where reckless behavior was tolerated, which could have contributed to the overall negligence at the party.
What does Hayes describe the charges against Jules as?
Hayes describes the charges against Jules as ‘super unfair,’ suggesting sympathy toward Jules.
What is a potential issue of Hayes statement?
His sentiment could reflect a bias that impacts the reliability of his testimony, particularly in minimizing Jules’ responsibility for providing the vaping materials.
What does Hayes’ statement reflect according to the defense argument?
Hayes’ statement reflects a personal perspective, not a factual inaccuracy, showing his understanding of Jules’ character.
What does the defense believe about the situation involving Jules?
The defense believes the situation was a tragic accident rather than criminal negligence.
What is the prosecutions argument regarding Hayes’ sympathy?
Hayes’ sympathy may lead him to downplay critical details about Jules’ role as the host and provider of the vaping materials.
How does the prosecution view Hayes’ credibility?
The prosecution argues that Hayes’ bias diminishes his credibility as a neutral observer.
What did Hayes discover related to Dickie?
Hayes discovered Dickie in distress and found the vape pen nearby.
What limitation exists in Hayes’ testimony?
Hayes’ testimony about the events leading up to her collapse is secondhand, as he did not directly observe Jules or Dickie vaping.
What does the defense argue regarding the vape pen?
Hayes cannot confirm that the vape pen he found was the one Dickie used or that she inhaled substances containing THC or Vitamin E Acetate.
What is the prosecution’s argument about the vape pen’s relevance?
Hayes’ role in finding the pen and reporting it to law enforcement provides key physical evidence, supporting its relevance.
What is the conclusion regarding Hayes’ bias?
The strongest argument against Al Hayes lies in his potential bias toward Jules and the limited scope of his observations.
How can the prosecution argue regarding Hayes’ emergency response?
While his emergency response was appropriate, the prosecution could argue that his sympathy for Jules affects his impartiality.
What can the defense assert about Hayes’ testimony?
The prosecution can assert that his testimony and evidence (e.g., the vape pen) are factual and significant regardless of his personal feelings.
