IMHO Tim is a true hero and is above reproach. Bravo MN for representing him and TES. Shame on you JB for this attempt to gain information about volunteers. Mount a good defense for KC without dragging decent people thru the muck!!!!!!
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Then put TM on your witness list. MN needed to explain the law in his response. JB would be smart to check that (the law) before he files his motions.Essentially, I think that is correct, at least in relation to the legal argument pending pursuant to the motions. Where LE/SA may come into it, is that they have probably obtained at least some info from TES re their searches, and certainly have had conversations with TM about it, and I think that should be given to JB asap. I also think if the info is not provided, JB will be able to get that before the jury, and the jury may be left wondering if they are hiding information that may have helped Casey, because that is what JB will be urging them to conclude and they do have to give her the benefit of the doubt, so to speak....so if I was the SA, and really wanted a conviction, I'd be urging TES to co-operate as best they could, not by providing all info, but by providing any relevant info re that particular area.
I think the SA have a very strong case....but they have to run it properly and as fairly as possible. I only want to see people convicted after fair trials.
I don't think TruthSeeker was saying it was about Tim being mad....I think TruthSeeker would recognize that he has a legitimate legal argument to run, and that their are good public policy reasons behind that argument.
But....what will the jury think?....will they think a part of the puzzle that may have helped Casey is missing? A good defence lawyer (and I'm not saying JB is one of those) can turn any lack of co-operation by authorities etc into an acquittal, no matter how strong the prosecution case. In fact, as a defence lawyer, the worst situation you can find yourself in, is before a Court with a prosecutor who comes across to the jury as bending over backwards to be fair and helpful to the defence.
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You have a great point there. In fact, it's making me wonder if JB actually hoped TES would refuse his demands for reams of useless information--for exactly the reason you gave.Even in the horrible event that's true, TM would still maintain his same legal and ethical objections on behalf of TES. As you may (or may NOT) discover as early as tomorrow when MN appears in court on behalf of TES, there are yet other issues of concern to TM and TES.
Amen Bobby62!
Thank heavens Mr. NeJame is an experienced and accomplished attorney!
I lost a very dear friend last year. He had just been promoted to Circuit Court Judge. He would've LOVED this brouhaha with the Baez camp. I wish he was still around so he could share his wisdom and laughs with me!
I do not think anyone should withhold the truth, especially the Anthonys but the reason Tim Miller does not want to turn over reports on every single person who helped in the search is because they may not want all of their information broadcast to the public. Then also that could cause people in the future to decide they don't want to help because they would have their information made public. I think if they want to know if the area was searched then call Tim Miller to the stand and he would have the information ready to tell whether anyone was in that area and what was found or not found. I do not think for one minute that Tim is mad. In fact he still sees the Anthonys and prays for them. He also said he had over 20,000 lists that would have to be given to the defense. Can you imagine how much that would cost this man to have to go throught every record on every person who gave up their free time to look for this missing child?
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You have a great point there. In fact, it's making me wonder if JB actually hoped TES would refuse his demands for reams of useless information--for exactly the reason you gave.
Even in the horrible event that's true, TM would still maintain his same legal and ethical objections on behalf of TES. As you may (or may NOT) discover as early as tomorrow when MN appears in court on behalf of TES, there are yet other issues of concern to TM and TES.
Yes, I'm curious too.The decision tommorow will used as case law in other cases for years. Judge Strickland may not want that so he may throw it out on its own merit and leave Mr Nejame's tutelage of Mr Baez out of it.
Other issues of concern? Please expound.
Work will be impossible to get through tomorrow. This hearing will be very interesting.I am curious too,now I will not be able to sleep till I know.............lol
Then put TM on your witness list. MN needed to explain the law in his response. JB would be smart to check that (the law) before he files his motions.
Regarding the tip info on the disk, maybe JB should have picked that up since the private detective searching the same area (on video) prior to Caylee's body being found was, according to him, as a result of a psychic tip.
If you believe that then you have to believe the disk might be worth the $900.
I handle many subpeonas each week, they must be specific as to the parameters of the request... they cannot just say I want everything and they must have a reason for the information that is being requested. A subpeona is not carte blanche.
As for the records Baez did not pick up because the cost was a burden... it was Baez that stood in court and said I want every piece of paper you have... well that is exactly what was produced by LE. After the fact Baez stated they should have gone thru and given him relevant information, that is not the job of LE, that is the job of the defense. Had LE screened the info that would have been an appeal for KC. How about at the last hearing Baez wanted the photos and the prosecution and judge wanted assurances the information would be secure...Baez assured the court he was having a special server installed the same as the SA has to insure the court the information would be secured. The SA gave him the disks with pictures in good faith that day... Baez has yet to provide the certification to the court the secure server was installed.
What information has the prosecution not provided to Baez? Baez is not entitled to every document or picture or bit they have he is entitled to what is/will be used and that is not still being worked by LE.
In our criminal system it is the responsibility of the defense to investigate and to find information through defense resources as Judge Strickland clearly explained to Baez way back when. The judge took the time to explain to Baez he must interview and depose to get much of the information he was seeking it is not the responsibility of LE or the SA to provide nor is it appropriate for them to do. Baez has to get off his duff review information he already has, decide what needs further investigation and either investigate himself or hire someone else to do so. Defense attornies build the case LE does not do it for them. I am sure there is not enough glamour in the grunt work for Baez so he thinks (like KC) he can just do what he wants.
I have yet to see or hear the SA or LE do or say anything inappropriate or unprofessional... I cannot say the same for Baez or LKB.
As for the complaints to the Bar, I know that I personally filed 3 complaints and I would be relatively sure I was not the only one to do so. Baez would have us believe it was the media, the SA or someone with an axe to grind. I don't have an axe to grind, I am not LE or SA and I am not media. I am however concerned that Baez does not have the experience, many times his actions are unprofessional, his personal contact with his client is inappropriate and he obviously does not know or understand the Cannons of the bar.
Baez is going to be the reason for KC's appeals. He graduated from a law school that was provisional while he was attending. He at the time he took the case with KC had only been licensed to practice law for 2 1/2 years and takes on a case of this magnatude as first chair!!?? Unheard of! It was only after the Bar told him he did not have the required experience he brought in another attorney with the required credentials.
Let us not beat up LE, SA or TM, they have all been totally professional at all times. Has anyone of us seen or heard them before the media?
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Let us not beat up LE, SA or TM, they have all been totally professional at all times. Has anyone of us seen or heard them before the media?
How does he know what was on the disk if he never picked it up?