Sentences with phrase «as victims of their circumstances»

In his response, Hybels presents himself as a victim of circumstance.

Some may take issue with the film's portrayal of Harding (a widely hated villain) as a victim of circumstance, but she's certainly an intriguing individual to watch and the film never sugarcoats the less - than - savory aspects of her life.

The thing that struck me about what happened to Tonya Harding in the larger realm of sports, crime, and punishment is that whether you see Harding as a victim of her circumstances, or as an accomplice in this crime: her punishment is more severe than men who have beaten, raped, or even killed their wives.

The movie doesn't see Kennedy in quite the same way the character sees himself — as a victim of circumstance and a family curse, which has left him the only living son of a dynasty that never made much room for him.

«Manipulators often play the victim role («poor me») by portraying themselves as victims of circumstances or someone else» s behavior in order to gain pity or sympathy or to evoke compassion.»

They view themselves as victims of their circumstances, and, to be perfectly frank, they're expendable.

Not exact matches

Hence, for me to refuse to go to Germany under these circumstances would be tacit assent to the assumption that the Holocaust was an eruption of such primordial, unintelligible evil that the human beings who perpetrated it were as powerless as its victims.

Pierre Blet offers an equally strong defense of Pius as a compassionate leader who did all he could to help Jews and other Nazi victims under very trying circumstances — a claim Blet considers confirmed by 12 published volumes of Vatican archival materials.

Generally speaking, an alcoholic's motivation is inadequate, so far as successful treatment is concerned, if he mainly sees alcohol as a solution, wants help in changing those around him or avoiding the consequences of his immature behavior, and / or comes because he was pressured (either by a person or by crisis circumstances of which he feels himself the victim).

Between the unexpected rise of youngster Hector Bellerin to one of the Premier League's top defender and various injuries to Debuchy, he was really a victim of circumstance as much as anything else.

As «second victims» not only do we suffer intense emotional trauma and vulnerability, but depending on the circumstances, nurses can also suffer shame, guilt, anger, embarrassment, humiliation, isolation, depression, and loss of confidence.

As long as Nana Akufo Addo has become the victim in these circumstances that facilitated the attainment of the primary objective of NDC as stated above, then he has as said by Osafo Buabeng, already paid the money for WoyomAs long as Nana Akufo Addo has become the victim in these circumstances that facilitated the attainment of the primary objective of NDC as stated above, then he has as said by Osafo Buabeng, already paid the money for Woyomas Nana Akufo Addo has become the victim in these circumstances that facilitated the attainment of the primary objective of NDC as stated above, then he has as said by Osafo Buabeng, already paid the money for Woyomas stated above, then he has as said by Osafo Buabeng, already paid the money for Woyomas said by Osafo Buabeng, already paid the money for Woyome.

An officer of the party in the Volta region stated that «In as much as we demand the reinstatement of Chairman Afoko and all other suspended executives, i wish to note unequivocally that Chairman Afoko did no wrong to merit such utter dislike and persecution from Akufo - Addo, but only a victim of circumstances.

But what makes centre ground liberals liberal is that we reject both the idea that people should have to fend for themselves without the resources or power to direct their own lives and the idea that people are helpless victims of circumstance who can survive only as dependents of the state.

The hopelessness cultivated in the preceding 90 minutes as a means to transform Abdi into a victim of circumstance is weirdly forgotten in a third act desperate to engineer an optimistic conclusion.

who become criminals on the lam has a tenderness and romantic despair that makes this memorable movie quite moving as it examines two everyday people who are very much the «victims of circumstances» in Depression era society.

Her beautiful, exhausted performance in You Only Live Once (1937) as the young woman partnered with a vulnerable Henry Fonda who become criminals on the lam has a tenderness and romantic despair that makes this memorable movie quite moving as it examines two everyday people who are very much the «victims of circumstances» in Depression era society.

I, Tonya's brutality remains purposeful, characterising its subject as a victim of terrible circumstances.

The usually quiet small town of Tarker's Mills is shaken by a series of gruesome murders, as a nasty werewolf seems obsessed with ridding the small town off any «weak» individuals: whether they are are alcoholics, suicidal, or simply lazy, the victims all die for their sins in horrible circumstances.

As a reviewer wrote, «In Babel, there are no villains, only victims of fate and circumstance.

Much of the film is spent closely following Lorna, her unsympathetic nature gradually softening as it becomes more evident that she is a victim of her circumstances, and that the chances of her plan coming off are slim indeed.

But in spite of the film's marketing, Time isn't so much the villain as he is a victim of circumstance.

Yelchin's soulful stare sometimes brought to mind a stoned Elijah Wood, but with a neurotic edge that made him a perfect fit for everything from rom - com leads with relationship woes (Like Crazy) to victims of life - or - death circumstance (this year's superb Green Room) to combinations of the two (Joe Dante's Burying The Ex), as well as roles that allowed him to showcase his range.

Even before we fully know her circumstances, Ashley (Abbie Cornish) introduces herself as a victim of race and class discrimination.

The Vauxhall Corsa VXR is something of a victim of circumstance — that of existing at the same time as the outgoing Fiesta ST and the 208 GTI by Peugeot Sport.

Throughout the story, Amanda seems to be alternately portrayed as either sinister and mentally unbalanced or as a sad woman who is a victim of circumstance.

Though many people with bad credit came by their situation through poor choices and irresponsibility, many others were merely a victim of poor economic circumstances such as a job lay - off or unexpected medical bills.

We are dedicated to rescuing, caring for, and rehabilitating dogs left homeless for any reason, such as pet overpopulation, pets given up by their owners because of difficult circumstances, and those who are victims of or in danger of abuse or neglect.

Some shelter animals were picked up as strays while others were victims of circumstance.

In deepest Africa one gets precisely these same words from self - taught shamanic diagnosticians who can explain everything as the fault of the victim of circumstance with a universal.

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public intvictim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public intVictim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public intvictim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public intvictim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed — Appeal against sentence was allowed — Trial judge erred in concluding that discharge was not appropriate in circumstances, especially given conclusion that accused did not deliberately attempt to injure victim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public intvictim — Trial judge found that there was no need for either specific deterrence or general deterrence; prime concern was need for denunciation of her conduct — Section 730 of Criminal Code permits discharge in cases of this nature, provided that it was in best interest of accused and not contrary to public interest — Accused was responsible individual with no record whatsoever, she held position as counsellor and social worker for 25 years — Trial judge did not find that conviction would definitely affect her employment, but possibility existed, and such conviction would necessarily result in criminal record — There was no likelihood of re-offending — Conditional discharge would not be contrary to public interest.

Accused went to cottage of JC with whom she previously cohabited — Accused found JC with victim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed against order to provide DNA sample — Appeal allowed — Order was issued to destroy DNA sample that was taken — Trial judge erred in failing to exercise discretion not to order DNA sample — Accused was first time offender, in circumstances that resulted in serious injuries, but with no intention of causing those injuries — Accused had otherwise been exemplary citizen, and likelihood of re-offending was rvictim, another lady, in sauna — Angry words were exchanged between accused and JC — Victim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed against order to provide DNA sample — Appeal allowed — Order was issued to destroy DNA sample that was taken — Trial judge erred in failing to exercise discretion not to order DNA sample — Accused was first time offender, in circumstances that resulted in serious injuries, but with no intention of causing those injuries — Accused had otherwise been exemplary citizen, and likelihood of re-offending was rVictim testified that accused pushed her following verbal exchange, as a result victim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed against order to provide DNA sample — Appeal allowed — Order was issued to destroy DNA sample that was taken — Trial judge erred in failing to exercise discretion not to order DNA sample — Accused was first time offender, in circumstances that resulted in serious injuries, but with no intention of causing those injuries — Accused had otherwise been exemplary citizen, and likelihood of re-offending was rvictim lost balance and ended up against stove, thereby sustaining serious burns to body — Trial judge accepted victim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed against order to provide DNA sample — Appeal allowed — Order was issued to destroy DNA sample that was taken — Trial judge erred in failing to exercise discretion not to order DNA sample — Accused was first time offender, in circumstances that resulted in serious injuries, but with no intention of causing those injuries — Accused had otherwise been exemplary citizen, and likelihood of re-offending was rvictim's evidence that there was some kind of pushing — Accused convicted on one count of assault causing bodily harm, and sentenced to two - year term of probation and $ 1,000.00 fine, accused was also ordered to provide DNA sample pursuant to s. 487.04 of Criminal Code — Accused appealed against order to provide DNA sample — Appeal allowed — Order was issued to destroy DNA sample that was taken — Trial judge erred in failing to exercise discretion not to order DNA sample — Accused was first time offender, in circumstances that resulted in serious injuries, but with no intention of causing those injuries — Accused had otherwise been exemplary citizen, and likelihood of re-offending was remote.

12 Whether the Crown must prove the identity of the victim of an assault, or as we sometimes say — the complainant in an assault charge — depends on the circumstances.

A statute of limitations can be paused (known as «tolling») when there are certain circumstances that would prevent a victim from filing a successful lawsuit.

We work closely with each client, the treating physicians and medical or vocational experts as necessary to make sure that we have an accurate understanding of what amount will fairly compensate an accident victim under the specific circumstances of the case.

Depending on the circumstances of a tort claim, victims may recover special damages for their medical bills (direct damages), lost income (consequential damages), as well as pain and suffering.

Once circumstances allow, victims of domestic violence should seek the advice of a family law lawyer to ensure their rights are protected with respect to issues such as exclusive possession of the family home, child custody and access, property division and child support.

Once circumstances allow, victims of domestic violence should seek the advice of a family law lawyer to ensure their rights are protected with respect to issues such as exclusive possession of the family home,

Depending on the extent of injury and circumstances of the accident, the victim may be able to recover money for medical bills, lost wages and other economic damages, as well as for non-economic damages such as emotional trauma or pain and suffering.

When a victim has been injured by a product, it is important to retain evidence of the harm, such as the product or product parts, depending on the circumstances.

What happened, and what does this mean for the victims of auto accidents with unusual circumstances, such as theft at a dealership?

While in some circumstances this is fine as the lawyer is an extremely ranked and reliable injury legal representative, the large majority of these circumstances turn out less than optimum for the victim due to the fact that the lawyer is not the appropriate option for the case.

The new § 164.512 includes paragraphs on: Uses and disclosures required by law; uses and disclosures for public health activities; disclosures about victims of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence; uses and disclosures for health oversight activities; disclosures for judicial and administrative proceedings; disclosures for law enforcement purposes; uses and disclosures about decedents; uses and disclosures for cadaveric donation of organs, eyes, or tissues; uses and disclosures for research purposes; uses and disclosures to avert a serious threat to health or safety (which we had called «emergency circumstances» in the NPRM); uses and disclosures for specialized government functions (referred to as «specialized classes» in the NPRM); and disclosures to comply with workers» compensation laws.

It would not be reasonable to impose such a duty, since prosecutors must have regard to the wider public interest, as well as the interests of victims (which may not coincide with the public interest or the interests of other victims) and all other relevant circumstances.

The homeless are sometimes detained as a matter of policy for offenses that would ordinarily not be enforced or for marginal medical reasons, primarily as a matter of protective custody, when there is a fear that the individuals will suffer serious injury from exposure or from circumstances that make them particularly likely to be victims (e.g. following a surge of vigilante killings of homeless people).

Taking into account the financial circumstances of the applicants, the sentencing judge did not find it to be part of a fit sentence to impose a victim surcharge as part of any of their sentences.

In the particular circumstances of this case it would be artificial not to fix the claimant with the knowledge and wrongdoing of S and also artificial to describe the claimant even as a secondary victim of the fraud.

Although you may feel like you would be the victim of such a scheme or any insurance fraud, you may also be viewed as a participant depending on the circumstances, and there are consequences to those who participate in such activities, ranging from the cost and inconvenience of investigations to fines and criminal prosecution.

• want to protect everything — children, relationships, money, time and privacy • tend to be intelligent and educated, and have a higher than average emotional IQ • want a divorce that is «tailor - made» for their circumstances, not an «off - the - rack,» ill - fitting form used by everyone (and fitting no one very well) • want results more than revenge • want to be participants — not victims — in the dissolution of the marriage • want to assure themselves that nothing happens unless they agree to it • want control over the scheduling of events of divorce • want to retain some dignity through the process of divorce • want to end the relationship as positively as possible • see the big picture

The relationship of the perpetrators to the child victims, as well as whether the perpetrator acted alone or with another person, was considered along with demographic characteristics of both perpetrators and victims, and circumstances of the maltreatment.