Posted on 07/10/2013 5:15:07 AM PDT by Uncle Chip
Today, July 10th, is DAY #22 (of 5th week) State of Florida V. George Zimmerman case.
Yesterday began with a boom as defense expert witness, world renowned Dr Vincent Di Maio took to the stand to validate the forensic evidence supporting George Zimmerman’s version of the encounter with Trayvon Martin. However, the day ended with an even bigger THUNDERCLAP in an epic 10pm showdown as Don West took on both the State prosecutors and trial Judge Nelson after the jury was released. Ending with Judge Nelson, turning her back and walking out of court. Unreal. A great analysis of the events from yesterday is available HERE.
The late night argument, not by the State, but by Judge Nelson herself, regarding phone evidence authentication, is so weak and insufferably devoid of legal analysis it is absurd on its face. Then again, this is the same judge who said a few days ago, flippantly in open court, that evidence should be “shredded” (Dr. Bao notes) after use. D’oh
Essentially Nelson argued that the phone records (texts and pics from Trayvon) cannot be authenticated to have originated by the specific personage of Trayvon Martin (despite two security codes) because anyone could have sent them. Whiskey*Tango*Foxtrot !!
How can an email be used in a sex offender case? How can phone records be used in RICO cases? How can GPS evidence be used in Insurance Cases? How are photographs taken by perps used against them? Think about it.
You can’t argue that evidence cannot be admitted because someone else might have made the actual phone call; Someone else might have physically sent the email; Someone else actually accessed the website; Someone else might have been the driver of the car; Or, someone else could possibly have been behind the viewing lens of the camera etc.
No, that argument does not mean you can arbitrarily exclude evidence. And this was the basis for her argument (watch the video).
Sure, that’s an argument which can be presented to the jury by the other side, as a counter point to create doubt with the jury, but it can’t be a reasonable consideration for total evidence exclusion. Then again, this is Judge Nelson – who in multiple prior cases has a high historical propensity of being overruled by the 5th District Court of Appeals.
It should be noted the NAACP Annual National Convention starts in Orlando on Friday; Additionally, preparations are being made in/around Miami-Dade for a Wednesday defense wrapped up with a community/LEO preparation meeting yesterday.
Exactly! The prosecution needs to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Zimmerman committed Second Degree Murder.
Great start! Another couple of circles and some weighting numbers and you got it!
Her hair looks dirty. She looks dirty (unwashed).
Activities between middle school and time of death?
Why wouldnt defense want Guy to ask about football if he was talking about TM...it opens the door
That was evident from his first response, Popeye witness: he am what he am and that’s all dat he am.
Ohh Myy — he called him “suspect”
I was talking about the judge’s hair, not that other woman.
The longer the state keeps this guy up here the better for the defense. lol!!!!
>> Your work looks like your hair.
Oh Noes!!! I’m about to get “let go” then!
“Can I use your doll?” ROTFLOL
ROWGWDLMAO
MOM taking the dummy and banging head into the floor.
Thanks a lot, now I have to pour bleach in my eyes.
Then go to a beauty shop to get your hair in order. Save your job!
Priceless.
Andrew Branca, LOSD @LawSelfDefense
#zimmermantrial O’Mara better have made sure that dummy doesn’t have a Kel-Tec. http://www.lawofselfdefense.com
Didja see the look/scowl on Guy’s face when MOM asked if he could use his doll? Priceless!
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