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10. Yeah, that's interesting,

Reply to Jenoch (Reply #7)

Tue Jul 2, 2013, 12:49 PM

Jul 2013

so, if it's the same sentence, why didn't the DA charge him with the easier charge to prove?
My theory is that public pressure was so great that the DA caved and is going for it, which they may very well lose.

I've testified in enough criminal trials to know that this is not going good for the prosecution.

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How do you think the Zimmerman trial will end [View all] gopiscrap Jul 2013 OP

Pass Cirque du So-What Jul 2013 #1

Does the jury have the discretion to find zimmerman brush Jul 2013 #2

Yes, premium Jul 2013 #3

The interesting thing about the lesser charge Jenoch Jul 2013 #7

Yeah, that's interesting, premium Jul 2013 #10

Except self-defense is an affirmative defense to manslaughter as well kudzu22 Jul 2013 #11

Does FL require unanimity with a 6-person jury? (nt) Recursion Jul 2013 #4

I believe so. I think that in criminal cases, MineralMan Jul 2013 #9

You're correct, premium Jul 2013 #13

Not guilty, but he will lose a civil suit. denverbill Jul 2013 #5

Is that an option? michreject Jul 2013 #18

I don't think Florida allows a civil suit if Z is found not guilty. nt Llewlladdwr Jul 2013 #30

I waver betwen hung jury and innocent. avebury Jul 2013 #6

"Acquitted" does not equal "innocent" in the eyes of the law. WinkyDink Jul 2013 #12

Correct, premium Jul 2013 #14

What judicial decision customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #28

This is Florida. moondust Jul 2013 #8

No idea- who knows what is in the jury's mind Marrah_G Jul 2013 #15

It's looking like a not guilty michreject Jul 2013 #16

I'm wavering between an acquittal and manslaughter and hoping for the latter. DemocratSinceBirth Jul 2013 #17

probably a not guilty verdict rollin74 Jul 2013 #19

he'll walk--young black lives are considered cheap in the US, especially the old confederacy. nt geek tragedy Jul 2013 #20

He walks. Scot-free. Period. Bake Jul 2013 #21

Tend to agree zipplewrath Jul 2013 #22

Scot free except for one thing customerserviceguy Jul 2013 #29

kick rollin74 Jul 2013 #23

no way to tell TorchTheWitch Jul 2013 #24

It's a pipi_k Jul 2013 #25

The judge will bang a gavel jberryhill Jul 2013 #26

deadlock nt Incitatus Jul 2013 #27