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In reply to the discussion: Trayvon Martin Family Lawyer Doesn't Rule Out Civil Action Against Zimmerman (Family in Disbelief) [View all]24601
(3,970 posts)Attorneys regarding alleged failure to turn over all documents required by Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure (relating to discovery) and misleading the court as to whether they had. Please note that the State's Attorney's also have a presumption of being not guilty - and even if ultimately sanctioned, jail time is exceptionally rare.
O'Mara also remains Zimmerman's attorney and should someone try to file a Florida civil suit, it will be his job to file the immunity response to dismiss the suit.
State Attorneys have a dual responsibility - to represent the state and to ensure that defendants are afforded due process. Defense Attorneys have a responsibility to represent their client's interest, pretty much by any & all means that do not themselves violate the law.