I am a trial attorney. Zimmerman should have punched his lawyer in the throat after that knock knock joke. You only have one chance to make a lasting impression on the jury- the opening. The jury’s first thought is that the defense team is treating this like a joke. If he is acquitted, it is because the prosecution has a terrible case.
In this case, is there any chance that the impaneled jury finds out about her background before deciding the case?
When she was sworn in, she cocked her head sarcastically, and barely slurred out "oh yeah"