Zimmerman Trial Live Feed - Day Thirteen

[OnMyWayID 1,489]

The jury will get instructions on manslaughter

That's where I would put my money for a verdict.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

That's where I would put my money for a verdict.

I am betting on acquittal or a charge lesser than that

[mota bhai 2,675]

If I was on that jury I'd definitely go with manslaughter. That's easy.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

If I was on that jury I'd definitely go with manslaughter. That's easy.

It's not clear yet that manslaughter is going to be an option. The defense is understandably shooting for an all-or-nothing instruction to the jury. They want the jury to be told that they must acquit if they cannot agree on a murder 2 conviction. We'll see how the judge rules on that. They're still lawyering around...

Edited July 11, 2013 by Mr. Big Dog

[mota bhai 2,675]

It's not clear yet that manslaughter is going to be an option. The defense is understandably shooting for an all-or-nothing instruction to the jury. They want the jury to be told that they must acquit if they cannot agree on a murder 2 conviction. We'll see how the judge rules on that. They're still lawyering around...

I don't understand.

"The court will give the instruction on manslaughter as a Category One," Seminole County Court Judge Debra Nelson said.

The decision on the instructions that will be given to the panel of six woman jurors was announced by Seminole County Circuit Judge Debra Nelson, as lawyers for the defense and prosecution argued in a hearing closed to the jury about the instruction they will be given in the closely-watched case.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/11/us-usa-florida-shooting-charges-idUSBRE96A0LB20130711

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

I don't understand.

"The court will give the instruction on manslaughter as a Category One," Seminole County Court Judge Debra Nelson said.

The decision on the instructions that will be given to the panel of six woman jurors was announced by Seminole County Circuit Judge Debra Nelson, as lawyers for the defense and prosecution argued in a hearing closed to the jury about the instruction they will be given in the closely-watched case.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/11/us-usa-florida-shooting-charges-idUSBRE96A0LB20130711

Oh, okay. So they did resolve that already.

So then I agree with the take that he'll be found guilty of manslaughter.

Edited July 11, 2013 by Mr. Big Dog

[Teddy B 17,252]

I am betting on acquittal or a charge lesser than that

I was originally in the manslaughter camp, not anymore.

[Jacque67 7,328]

Have you ever been around a big riot? You seem to wish to have more people die and maimed...property destroyed...lives ruined..... No sane person would wish for this to happen....

I am insane?

[dalegg 143]

I'm betting all out aquittal, and I think it won't take long for the Jury to decide it.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

I'm not 'betting' on anything. Florida juries have confused me in the past.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

State also wants to include murder by child abuse. Good strategy to emphasize Martin was a minor, who had just recently turned 17.

[mota bhai 2,675]

My scalp itches. In the past this has always been a good indicator that someone is about to something I don't expect.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Child abuse. Come on.

[Ban Hammer 13,408]

My scalp itches. In the past this has always been a good indicator that someone is about to something I don't expect.

someone is about to something?

[mota bhai 2,675]

I refuse to fix my typo.