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As an optional lesser charge. The defense is vigorously fighting this but was 100% blindsided by it. So much so that Mark O'Mara isn't even in court today. He's preparing his closing arguments. He really needs to be there now.
How could they go for only Felony Murder? Felony murder is when someone dies while you're committing another crime. I.e. The teller has a heart attack while you're robbing the bank. Where's the other crime he's committing at the same time to justify the felony murder charge?
 
How could they go for only Felony Murder? Felony murder is when someone dies while you're committing another crime. I.e. The teller has a heart attack while you're robbing the bank. Where's the other crime he's committing at the same time to justify the felony murder charge?

They are stating that the felony in question was child abuse.
 
Unless the judge sustains the defense's objection the Jury instructions to look like this:


  1. 2nd Degree Murder (Main Offense)
  2. Manslaughter (Lesser Included Charge)
  3. 3rd Degree Felony murder (Lesser Included Charge)
  4. Not Guilty


The jury will not know the sentencing implications for any of the choices. West just seemed visibly shocked when he was told that this was not a case where the lesser charges carry reduced sentence. if convicted on ANY one of those charges that Zimmerman would get Life because a firearm was used in a Felony.
 
I've stayed out of this thread so far, I think.
Here is what crystal ball is telling me... GZ will be found guilty of manslaughter. He will appeal based on biased judge and disallowed evidence. Case will be retried. He will be exonerated. Notoriety will die down by then and he will not have to move.
 
I've stayed out of this thread so far, I think.
Here is what crystal ball is telling me... GZ will be found guilty of manslaughter. He will appeal based on biased judge and disallowed evidence. Case will be retried. He will be exonerated. Notoriety will die down by then and he will not have to move.

The judge gave them an appeal opening right here: This just isn't done.

 
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Unless the judge sustains the defense's objection the Jury instructions to look like this:


  1. 2nd Degree Murder (Main Offense)
  2. Manslaughter (Lesser Included Charge)
  3. 3rd Degree Felony murder (Lesser Included Charge)
  4. Not Guilty


The jury will not know the sentencing implications for any of the choices. West just seemed visibly shocked when he was told that this was not a case where the lesser charges carry reduced sentence. if convicted on ANY one of those charges that Zimmerman would get Life because a firearm was used in a Felony.
[h=3]screwed[/h]/skro͞od/

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