Posted on 10/10/2008 8:54:19 AM PDT by Oyarsa
Murder charges could soon be filed against the mother of missing Orlando toddler Caylee Anthony, and her attorney says she's prepared for the worst.
The state attorney’s office and Orange County Sheriffs are working together on the murder case against 22-year-old Casey Anthony, though no charges have been formally filed as of yet, according to MyFOXOrlando.com.
A grand jury will convene in Orange County, Fla., next week and evidence against Anthony could be presented, though that hasn't yet been confirmed, MyFOXOrlando.com reported.
Anthony's lawyer Jose Baez won't say whether he expects his client to be indicted on homicide charges.
Baez told the "Today" show Thursday morning that he and Anthony have been preparing for the worst.
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It’s such a sad case. She didn’t report the little girl missing for a month. She said she left the girl with a babysitter who nobody knew about. So many things never added up about this case. I hope that justice will be done and the little girl will rest in peace.
I just hope they can make it stick for good. Guilty for sure.
When charges are brought against Casey, I understand that the defense has the right to ask for a speedy trial (within 3 months?).
If the LE doesn't have enough evidence to convict her, she could walk away with a "not guilty" verdict, or a lesser conviction than first-degree murder, even if that is the case.
If more damaging evidence is later found, she cannot be retried.
Going by all I've read, I'm glad they haven't rushed to charge her for the fate of Caylee.
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