:32:04
Did you have the knife
tested for blood ?
:32:08
Yes, the blood on the knife
is that of the victim.
:32:12
What was your assessment
of his condition ?
:32:15
A strong smeII of alcohol came from him.
He was unsteady,
:32:20
confused. He seemed surprised by it aII.
:32:26
Did you find alcohol in the room ?
:32:28
Two empty bottles of Champagne
and two empty bottles of Scotch.
:32:32
I have no further questions.
:32:35
Advocate Shen Yuelin.
:32:40
When did you get the caII about screams
coming from the accused's room ?
:32:45
- Approximately 5.45.
- They entered the room when ?
:32:48
6.04am.
:32:50
Captain, how would you describe
the accused's state of mind ?
:32:55
Surprised.
:32:57
In this situation,
would surprise be a rational response ?
:33:01
No.
:33:03
Would you describe surprise
as a sane response ?
:33:07
What was he waiting for ? His own arrest ?
:33:10
Objection !
:33:12
I'd Iike to confer with my advocate,
Your Honour.
:33:18
I am not insane.
:33:21
I wiII not plead diminished capacity.
:33:23
I am obliged to do what is required
to avoid your execution.
:33:28
Advocate Shen Yuelin, does the defence
have further questions ?
:33:33
- I have questions.
- I am not finished.
:33:35
According to article 26 of the criminaI
procedure Iaw, or amended article 32,
:33:43
I have the right to ask questions
of witnesses
:33:46
even if my advocate has already
questioned them.
:33:49
Accused Moore,
this right is rarely exercised.
:33:53
But I have the right to exercise it,
Your Honour.
:33:57
The appropriate form of address
is "Presiding Chairman".