Interesting development (or maybe not): Zimmerman implicated in molestation of younger relative

[mzmolly]

41. If you're going to discuss a case, with such zest,

familiarize yourself the the basics, please. Re: the wiki quote/link I noted, you failed to read the part that pertained to criminal cases, and pre-trial prep. Florida is one of the few of states, that permits depositions in criminal cases. I know of at least one witness who was deposed in this case.

A Florida attorney breaks it down in simple terms: http://www.ericmathenylaw.com/Criminal-Defense-Blog/2010/July/Depositions.aspx

Florida is one of just a handful of states that permits depositions in criminal cases. Most states only permit the taking of depositions in civil cases.

We are lucky that our state permits criminal defense attorneys (and prosecutors) to take sworn testimony from witnesses, both civilian and officer, in all felony cases. Traditionally, depositions are not allowed in misdemeanor cases unless good cause is shown by the party wishing to take the deposition.

A deposition is an opportunity for an attorney to ask questions of a witness while the witness is under oath. Depositions are recorded by court reporters and then transcribed so that the attorneys may later cross-examine these witnesses based on the testimony they gave during their deposition.

Regardless, the investigative interviews are compelling enough. Your assertion that the prosecution doesn't have the evidence to convict Zimmerman is based upon nothing more than your love of guns. Pull yourself away from Guns and Ammo for a minute and contrast Zimmerman's statements on the record, to the 911 calls. That will give you a good start on filling that empty box of yours.

I've studied this case quite closely. You suggesting that I need to peel myself away from CSI, is laughable given your apparent lack of knowledge. I've never watched an episode of CSI, but I have read over 300 pages of evidence released in the Zimmerman case. Enough to fill a box, I'd say.

Previously, you suggested "everyone who knows the guy and those who interviewed him say he isn't a racist."

You were wrong.

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