gitana1
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No, the defense has not rested
What did the Judge decide regarding the lesser includeds.
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No, the defense has not rested
No, the defense has not rested
Mine too. Im flabbergastedIt's very concerning. It's basically stating that if she was reasonably mistaken, then the Castle Doctrine applies.
My confidence in this case has deteriorated fast.
This was what I thought would happen. The DA is savvy, he didn't want to alienate LEO, or public, he puts on vigorous defense, then, jury instructions are so stringent, murder charge only, it is a lifeline for AG, to not alienate LEO.
Knew it was going to be collusion. Now, if she gets off, jury is at fault. If jury finds her guilty, appeal process is already a done deal.
What did the Judge decide regarding the lesser includeds.
I was confident in a lesser charge conviction. I truly hope the judge is not allowing the removal of those charges. I think removing those plus having information about the castle doctrine in the instructions can lead to an acquittal. I want her held accountable and now I'm nervous. Guess I need to sit back and wait for closing arguments.
I agree, it looks like they are going for all or nothing. Guilty of murder or acquittal. Wow, jury is going to be upset IMO. Could be a hung jury at the conclusion of this deliberation.
Wow so judge is basically allowing the jury to have instruction that says if they believe she was mistaken then they can acquit.
ETA: Basically the instruction does not treat her intent and decision to kill as a separate issue from her mistake. So if they believe she was genuinely mistaken then she can walk. Then you have the castle doctrine in there. So....
This was what I thought would happen. The DA is savvy, he didn't want to alienate LEO, or public, he puts on vigorous defense, then, jury instructions are so stringent, murder charge only, it is a lifeline for AG, to not alienate LEO.
Knew it was going to be collusion. Now, if she gets off, jury is at fault. If jury finds her guilty, appeal process is already a done deal.
No, the defense has not rested
It's very concerning. It's basically stating that if she was reasonably mistaken, then the Castle Doctrine applies.
My confidence in this case has deteriorated fast.
Appears that the Prosecution is intentionally making a move to "throw the case". JMOIf she gets off, I blame the DA.
It's like he is purposely trying to lose this case.
He wants all the lesser charges thrown out.
Why would you want to throw out manslaughter ir negligent homicide when you would probably have the jury find her guilty on one of those charges?
It is extremely stupid on his part.
Jmo
BBM: OMG ... I cannot even imagine what Mr. Botham's family is going through right now.
This was an INNOCENT MAN, minding his own business, enjoying his evening and a bowl of ice cream in HIS OWN HOME!
What a travesty!
I will be totally shocked if AG is acquitted. Possibly hung, but not acquitted. IMO