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Taking into consideration all events that have transpired as of today, do you have a different opinion now of how this case will end?
I have been convinced for quite a while that this will not make it to trial, and have considered the Defense approaching SA about a possible plea agreement, as well as considering a Change of Plea by KC to NO CONTEST.
I am now leaning towards the NO CONTEST option, from a defense point of view, for the reasons below:
TRIAL OPTION
Advantages
One juror may just have reasonable doubt creating an acquittal.
If convicted, appeal options may create a "do over"
Future financial advantage in media deals at conclusion of case
Disadvantages
Conviction and possible death sentence
All evidence, along with expert explanations, will be on record.
The Anthony "secrets" will be exposed.
KC's life history will be public knowledge.
The Defense Team will have another Loss on record.
DEFENSE INSPIRED PLEA AGREEMENT
Advantages
Avoid Death Penalty
Remaining documents not released will NOT be publicized to public or media
Anthony family secrets remain intact and private
KC life history remains intact and private
Defense team can claim partial victory
Disadvantages
SA must agree to terms
Guaranteed Life Sentence
KC must claim GUILT in the murder of Caylee
Loss of Appeal Options
NO CONTEST (Change of Plea)
Advantages
SA does not have to agree with change of plea
Remaining documents and testimony will never be publicized (story ends here)
KC does NOT have to admit culpibility to crime
Anthony family secrets remain private
KC life history remains private
Defense can claim victory in backwards sort of way...she wasn't convicted!
Unlikihood that Perry would sentence a defendant to the death penalty for a crime in which they were not deemed guilty by actions, but by nolo contendere?
Disadvantages
Guaranteed Life without Parole
Appeal options no longer exist
So what do you think, strictly from a defense point of view?
I have been convinced for quite a while that this will not make it to trial, and have considered the Defense approaching SA about a possible plea agreement, as well as considering a Change of Plea by KC to NO CONTEST.
I am now leaning towards the NO CONTEST option, from a defense point of view, for the reasons below:
TRIAL OPTION
Advantages
One juror may just have reasonable doubt creating an acquittal.
If convicted, appeal options may create a "do over"
Future financial advantage in media deals at conclusion of case
Disadvantages
Conviction and possible death sentence
All evidence, along with expert explanations, will be on record.
The Anthony "secrets" will be exposed.
KC's life history will be public knowledge.
The Defense Team will have another Loss on record.
DEFENSE INSPIRED PLEA AGREEMENT
Advantages
Avoid Death Penalty
Remaining documents not released will NOT be publicized to public or media
Anthony family secrets remain intact and private
KC life history remains intact and private
Defense team can claim partial victory
Disadvantages
SA must agree to terms
Guaranteed Life Sentence
KC must claim GUILT in the murder of Caylee
Loss of Appeal Options
NO CONTEST (Change of Plea)
Advantages
SA does not have to agree with change of plea
Remaining documents and testimony will never be publicized (story ends here)
KC does NOT have to admit culpibility to crime
Anthony family secrets remain private
KC life history remains private
Defense can claim victory in backwards sort of way...she wasn't convicted!
Unlikihood that Perry would sentence a defendant to the death penalty for a crime in which they were not deemed guilty by actions, but by nolo contendere?
Disadvantages
Guaranteed Life without Parole
Appeal options no longer exist
So what do you think, strictly from a defense point of view?