People are routinely arrested before all the facts are known, based on probable cause. Then you have an arraignment, bail hearing, omnibus motions, discovery...
He’ll probably plead not guilty and raise the defense of self-defense at the arraignment, get no bail because he’s a flight risk, and move to have the venue changed due to excessive publicity and passions, as well as move to dismiss the complaint after discovery is completed. In discovery, both sides exchange evidence that they intend to use so nobody’s taken by surprise.
Of course, that’s what a lawyer would do for him prior to trial. Are his “lawyers” representing him again? Does he have new ones?
‘Zimmerman has reportedly hired Mark O’Mara, a well-known Orlando attorney for his defense, according to multiple media reports.’
Yes. He has a new atty.
Actually, that is not completely true in a criminal case. In a civil case, discovery applies to both sides - in a criminal case, the defense is not required to reveal anything to the prosecution, but the prosecution must reveal everything to the defense. There may be some exceptions to the rule, such as in the case of scientific test results (to allow opposing experts to examine them), but that kind of depends upon the state.
Time for Gerry Spence to polish his cowboy boots and get this young man aquitted of these bogus charges.
Defense lawyers are EXPENSIVE. If he can’t afford them, he’ll most likely have no choice but to plead guilty to a lesser charge.