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MD20

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81. He was charged and arrested based upon that charge.
Sat Mar 31, 2012, 05:14 AM
Mar 2012

Last edited Sat Mar 31, 2012, 06:21 AM - Edit history (1)

In the initial police report, Zimmerman is charged with Negligent homicide. That is why he was handcuffed and transported to the station for processing. The lead investigator did not believe Zimmerman's story and wanted the charge to stick, however, the State attorney(Wolf-something or other) decided that under the SYG law there was not enough evidence to substantiate a charge.

He overrode the lead investigator. (Wolf-something or other) has since sidestepped the incident by appointing an associate to replace himself in the face of a Federal investigation, probably fearing that his "mistake" will come under scrutiny. At the very least, any further involvement on his part would constitute a conflict of interest.

The central issue, though, is whether the 175 day limit applies here or not? SInce the charges were dropped, it would seem that he does not have the right to a speedy trial until he is re-charged. That is just my opinion.

HUGE Revelation on Al Sharpton's Show [View all] EmeraldCityGrl Mar 2012 OP
I heard that too. MoonRiver Mar 2012 #1
Heard it ... they are trying to run the clock out! Raine Mar 2012 #2
not to worry. It has only been 30 days. He will be. robinlynne Mar 2012 #17
I bet THAT'S IT! dirty scum... Whisp Mar 2012 #20
MURDERESS? aquart Mar 2012 #31
I meant murderous. Whisp Mar 2012 #32
You can edit your posts any time now. lunatica Mar 2012 #36
Good thing the Federal Government can take a big bite out of his ass, er, that apple. MADem Mar 2012 #3
That's what I was thinking. backscatter712 Mar 2012 #4
I thought they were detaining him for questioning. Life Long Dem Mar 2012 #5
Detained for questioning, handcuffed????? SamG Mar 2012 #14
Yes you can detain someone with cuffs pschoeb Mar 2012 #33
Wouldn't anyone taken into police custody will be handcuffed simply as a mater of procedure... (nt) reACTIONary Mar 2012 #59
It was always my understanding that murder had no statue of limitation. FarPoint Mar 2012 #6
Apparently he never saw a doctor and doesn't have any medical record of his ails. n/t vaberella Mar 2012 #11
Zimmerman was treated at the scene by Sanford Fire Department csziggy Mar 2012 #12
True ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2012 #19
As someone who HAS had her head "bashed against concrete" I doubt csziggy Mar 2012 #30
Thanks...I hope they kept the EMT records. FarPoint Mar 2012 #21
I also have to wonder Horse with no Name Mar 2012 #72
i don't understand that law -- 175 after arrest but no charge.... unblock Mar 2012 #7
As hard that is to believe... EmeraldCityGrl Mar 2012 #9
i understand if you're arrested for, say, drunk driving, unblock Mar 2012 #16
But, was Zimmerman every charged with anything? JDPriestly Mar 2012 #74
Not according to anything I've read and watched EmeraldCityGrl Mar 2012 #77
Good point. Wait Wut Mar 2012 #13
Here is what the Sammis Law Firm says about this. JDPriestly Mar 2012 #73
I heard that too and some things make more sense... Spazito Mar 2012 #8
An Attorney went on TV and said something - it must be true!... PoliticAverse Mar 2012 #10
175 days? Shankapotomus Mar 2012 #15
And letting Casey Anthony walk rbrnmw Apr 2012 #87
Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure - Speedy Trial PoliticAverse Mar 2012 #18
So, it's about a speedy trial... FarPoint Mar 2012 #24
While true Aerows Mar 2012 #75
Here is the Florida law. JDPriestly Mar 2012 #76
it states "charged with a crime" barbtries Mar 2012 #25
thanks for posting. so, under subdivision (j), they can get an extension. unblock Mar 2012 #29
The law ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2012 #37
Just so we're clear... EmeraldCityGrl Mar 2012 #41
I believe that ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2012 #45
Handcuffed does not necessarily equal arrested. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2012 #22
The attorney said it was very unlikely that he was handcuffed EmeraldCityGrl Mar 2012 #27
No ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2012 #38
I consider handcuffs can belong to the jewelry category. FarPoint Mar 2012 #28
Note that in the copy of the police report released... PoliticAverse Mar 2012 #46
How does this not create a possible Miranda case? Spazito Mar 2012 #52
I was wondering at what point if any he was read his Miranda rights... PoliticAverse Mar 2012 #54
Yes, it could be a key question, imo... Spazito Mar 2012 #56
You Know ... 1StrongBlackMan Apr 2012 #84
Here is the only way I think it can work re statements... Spazito Apr 2012 #85
if you get a chance... EmeraldCityGrl Apr 2012 #88
kick Agony Mar 2012 #23
That lawyer is an idiot pschoeb Mar 2012 #26
I don't see how there could be a statute of limitations on murder charges in any state. pacalo Mar 2012 #34
It's not about a SOL (no pun intended) ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2012 #39
I understand now. I have to believe that the federal prosecutor is well aware of that pacalo Mar 2012 #62
Federal hate crime would then be an option rustydog Mar 2012 #35
I doubt that this gets ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2012 #40
Here is the key subsection of 775.15 from Florida statutes.. Spazito Mar 2012 #42
The discussed issue isn't about the 'statute of limitations' it's the law concerning speedy trials.. PoliticAverse Mar 2012 #43
It was both in the interview... Spazito Mar 2012 #48
There are three cases that went before the Supreme court EmeraldCityGrl Mar 2012 #60
Yes, the most famous was Miranda v Arizona which addressed four different cases and Spazito Mar 2012 #63
But he wasn't charged. sabrina 1 Mar 2012 #79
Here is the video... EmeraldCityGrl Mar 2012 #44
Don't get carried away. That attorney isn't speaking for anyone...it's one opinion. It could be a Honeycombe8 Mar 2012 #47
I Wouk ask he was Mirandized Gman Mar 2012 #49
There was a cover up ProfessionalLeftist Mar 2012 #50
Obviously I agree and EmeraldCityGrl Mar 2012 #58
murder marshall gaines Mar 2012 #51
Cuffing a person while s/he is detained for COLGATE4 Mar 2012 #53
There were no charges, so what what he "arrested" for? MNBrewer Mar 2012 #55
I'd like more of a difinitive EmeraldCityGrl Mar 2012 #57
Because if in fact hasn't been arrested already once he is the 175 day clock starts. PoliticAverse Mar 2012 #67
He was charged and arrested based upon that charge. MD20 Mar 2012 #81
If the charge is changed so something other than negligent homicide, does that reset the clock? MNBrewer Mar 2012 #82
I would think that GZ could be charged with NH again. MD20 Mar 2012 #83
Sharpton is full of shit again backwoodsbob Mar 2012 #61
Sharpton didn't state that... EmeraldCityGrl Mar 2012 #64
Sharpton did not make the claim nt NoGOPZone Mar 2012 #65
Wow. Nice smear job there. BumRushDaShow Mar 2012 #66
lol got root Mar 2012 #71
There's a difference between being "detained" and "arrested" Canuckistanian Mar 2012 #68
That info came from Ken Padowitz, former Homicide Prosecuto, Broward County State Attorneys Office Catherina Mar 2012 #69
Thank you for posting this... EmeraldCityGrl Mar 2012 #70
I posted the link to the law earlier in this thread... PoliticAverse Mar 2012 #80
I don't know about that. Is there a statute of limitations on murder, or even manslaughter? sabrina 1 Mar 2012 #78
Can't see handcuffing being equal to arresting. crazy talk. nt Laura PourMeADrink Apr 2012 #86
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