Reply #36: First off, there wouldn't be a trial until well into 2012 in the first place

[jberryhill]

...as the respective state and federal prosecutors have not decided among themselves who is going to go first, and what charges they are going to proceed on.

It is highly unlikely that the defense is looking for exculpatory evidence. However, there is going to be a major battle over this guy's psychology when it comes to capacity to stand trial, participate in his own defense, and on the ultimate question of his capacity at the time of the incident. That kind of psychoanalysis is not something you are going to get in a couple of sessions with Joe Psychologist, and is likely going to require an extensive review of this guy's life, starting with, say, his kindergarten teacher.

Shit takes time, and you'd be amazed what our funding-starved court dockets actually look like.