Posted on 07/12/2013 4:52:55 AM PDT by Uncle Chip
Today, July 12th, is DAY #24 (of 5th week) State of Florida V. George Zimmerman case.
Yesterday the prosecution provide closing arguments (Summary: http://legalinsurrection.com/2013/07/states-closing-argument-two-hours-of-raising-doubt).
Today the defense attorney, Mark OMara will present his closing argument. Then the prosecution rebuttal.
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OK but there was some speculation in an earlier trial thread that the son had gone out or had fallen asleep. To that I would add maybe stepping into the bathroom.
Question: If one juror firmly believes that GZ acted in self defense then is it all over and he becomes acquitted?
I am sure they are ready to get the h$ll out there and go home to there families.
It is an automatic if the defense doesn’t fight it. I heard an expert expand on this...
Giving the verdict on Monday will allow the Martin’s the weekend to go across the street and shop at the World’s largest air conditioned outdoor flea market, Flea World. Lots of Thug attire in that place.
then they can agree to go with five or mistrial.
I am wondering if they will get to know the vote before they decide.
NO
it’s a hung jury and the MOM files a motion for acquittal that might or might not be granted
Catching up on jury instructions by the judge. Did judge explain definition of “self-defense.”
Did I miss that in her jury instructions?
Hopefully, the ‘lawyer’ in E40 will make sure only the law is used to come to a verdict..
My advice? Do not even go there.
The sheriff has no jurisdiction to do something like this. And the chief of Sanford PD answers to the City Manager, who was the one that did the shenanigans with the 911 call.
good point...martin was from dade
What has changed in 16 months??? 16 months ago the black community threatened to riot if there was no arrest.
They got their arrest.
They got their indictment.
They got their investigation.
They got their kangaroo trial.
And they are still threatening to riot???
How pathetic —
... turns away from the home after allegedly arriving at the home.
I’m thinking that violates Occam’s Razor.
These guys are only on for reelection purposes. No potential rioters are paying attention.
That would result in a hung jury if it was just one or five jurors. Verdict has to be unanimous.
Fox News just reported the hispanic as a black hispanic.
Yeah...but I hope she’s not a prosecuting lawyer at heart.
Is that a serious question? You really do not know that ANY verdict must be unanimous?
“Same but Monday. They’ll go over everything with a fine tooth comb . . . and cop a few more meals.”
I seriously doubt that the jury cares about the meals. I’m betting they just want to get home and back to their families and some peace and quiet. But it would be nice if they delayed their verdict until some time next week, to take the steam out of the race-baiting left that is chomping at the bit to riot and loot.
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