As soon as the State rests, the defense should motion for dismissal on the grounds State didn’t prove their case, and it should be granted. However, considering this idiot judge...
She’s not an idiot. But I think it’s pretty sure she’s going to cover her backside by kicking the decision to the jury.
Let them take the blame for an acquital.
If Judge Nelson does not grant dismissal after State finishes their part....Nelson has been bought. I say this as statement of fact
You can see why local State Atty Norm Wolfinger did not want to prosecute....and planned grudgingly to take it to a Grand Jury