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LafayetteLady -> RE: Zimmerman Booked ( New mug-shot ) (4/11/2012 11:55:45 PM)
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ORIGINAL: OsideGirl
Regardless of what I believe, I was kind of surprise about 2nd degree murder, but then remembered that the DA will aim high and settle for less.
Really? I think it applies quite well based on the information that has been presented in this case. He certainly showed a disregard for human life, and I think a legitimate case could be made for the "depraved mind" in his actions afterward.
While I don't think this will be a slam dunk (there really isn't such a thing in criminal cases, regardless of popular opinion), I do think they have a pretty strong case.
I also think there was a great deal of consideration put on the charge based on what happened in the Casey Anthony trial. There they shot for the moon and really screwed up, with a jury openly stating if there had been a lesser option (such as murder in the second degree), they would have come back with a guilty verdict.
There is little to be found about the Angela Corey, which, theoretically could mean she isn't a big publicity hound taking on this case to make a name for herself, although the same lack of info could mean she is anxious to make a name for herself, but it doesn't seem so. She could have let the Grand Jury convene to decide, but must have come across some pretty damning evidence making it unnecessary (yes, I am sure the Grand Jury would have returned an indictment).
I doubt the charge would be reduced in a plea bargain. Manslaughter involves the lack of intent and really, any time someone pulls a gun, you can't really deny intent. So the only "bargaining" that could occur in a plea bargain would be a lesser penalty.
As for his new defense attorney, I'm willing to bet he was in talks with Mark O'Mara prior to being charged and that is why he stopped contact with the other attorneys. Mark O'Mara definately appears to be in it for the publicity since he is already a legal analyst for a local television station and was vocal in the Casey Anthony trial. O'Mara playing the "pity card" though with talks about how poor George Zimmerman couldn't go to the 7-11 or any other store isn't a wise move in my opinion. In so much as we are such a litigious society with people wanting to blame everyone and everything on their actions rather than taking personal responsibility, people don't want to feel sorry for Zimmerman needing to go into hiding because the need was brought about by his own actions.
I'm sure that this will continue to be a very public case and much like the Casey Anthony trial the media will swamp us with constant analysis of the trial and likely televise the whole thing. I think the prosecution has some damning evidence that the media has not yet presented and it will be interesting to see what led Angela Corey to the charge of second degree murder.
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