The Official Zimmerman Trial Verdict Thread

[The Rabbi]

Yea, but in this case there's an additional reason. If Z testifies among the train wreck of the explanations he's already given, the jury will see first hand how peculiar his character is.

"Train wreck" That's good. The only train wreck here is the prosecution's case. Zimmerman has been pretty consistent.

Liars always are.

So Zimmerman's explanations are a train wreck because they've been consistent all along? Are you on drugs?

 

[SantaFeWay]

Would it be reversible error, or an issue on appeal if he's found guilty of anything, this asking GZ whether or not he will take the stand IN FRONT OF THE JURY?

Never heard of that happening. I thought it was some kind of sanctity issue.

Or did I make that up?

 

[The Rabbi]

Liars are consistent in their recollections, but their lack of consistencies also make them a liar.

-QuickHitCurepon

I was giving my impressions. Unless you want to take a case-by-case analysis. His whole life looks sociopathic to me.

Of course it would.

 

[pioneerpete]

I wonder if the sky is blue in Quick's world?

 

[TemplarKormac]

Court is back in session.

 

[pioneerpete]

Breaking News: QuickHitCurepon will appear on HLN's Nancy Grace tonight to yell and scream to a handful of viewers.

 

[QuickHitCurepon]

"Train wreck" That's good. The only train wreck here is the prosecution's case. Zimmerman has been pretty consistent.

Liars always are.

So Zimmerman's explanations are a train wreck because they've been consistent all along? Are you on drugs?

You have tied two unrelated statements together.

 

[SantaFeWay]

Yes, jury was out...so far.

But I think Bitchy is going to ask GZ IN JURY'S PRESENCE if he's going to testify or not.

Never seen that before.

 

[animallover]

Does Florida have an animal court?

Because that may be the only place Judge Mope will be able to show her face after this farce.

I say No to letting her in animal court! LOL

 

[TemplarKormac]

Jury has been called back into the courtroom.

What was the purpose of all that?

They needed to proffer the witness.

 

[testarosa]

Yes, jury was out...so far.

But I think Bitchy is going to ask GZ IN JURY'S PRESENCE if he's going to testify or not.

Never seen that before.

I don't know - have to ask one of our lawyerees.

 

[ducks102]

This is a perfect example of when you are not trained cop to not to follow people.

 

[Gracie]

FL procedure is odd to my way of seeing this.

What kind of question is that? Is there anybody YOU want your lawyers to call?

What if he said "yes?" Can a judge compel a lawyer to call a witness contrary to his best professional judgment?

And what is this shit about asking the defendant in front of the jury about if he's going to testify?

I'm like..WTF???

 

[QuickHitCurepon]

Breaking News: QuickHitCurepon will appear on HLN's Nancy Grace tonight to yell and scream to a handful of viewers.

I seem to be hitting a nerve with some of you.

 

[animallover]

Yes, jury was out...so far.

But I think Bitchy is going to ask GZ IN JURY'S PRESENCE if he's going to testify or not.

Never seen that before.

Im glad court is going faster but damn woman chilllllll. LOL

Im waiting on her face to turn red and start spinning with smoke coming out of her ears!

 

[QuickHitCurepon]

BTW, I hate Nancy Grace. I wouldn't come within a mile of her.

 

[CrazedScotsman]

Does anyone have the pics of both the prosecutor and the judge?

I think they may be related some how.

EDIT: I'm talking about that lady, the District Attorney and the Judge.

Also, where's the "Laugh In" guy who said, "Here come the judge, here come the judge". Because this is all comedy.

 

[dilloduck]

FL procedure is odd to my way of seeing this.

What kind of question is that? Is there anybody YOU want your lawyers to call?

What if he said "yes?" Can a judge compel a lawyer to call a witness contrary to his best professional judgment?

And what is this shit about asking the defendant in front of the jury about if he's going to testify?

I'm like..WTF???

the jury wasn't there

 

[IlarMeilyr]

Would it be reversible error, or an issue on appeal if he's found guilty of anything, this asking GZ whether or not he will take the stand IN FRONT OF THE JURY?

Never heard of that happening. I thought it was some kind of sanctity issue.

Or did I make that up?

Putting FLORIDA law and Florida precedents aside (since I have no knowledge of those), I believe it is a U.S. Constitutional matter to ask that question of a criminal defendant in the presence of the jury.

In NY, it is usual for a defendant to simply have the Court instruct the jury that they are entitled to draw no inference unfavorable to a defendant from the fact that he may not have testified...

But wow. I can't believe it would be appropriate to ASK the defendant to say anything at all in front of the jury especially about a Constitutional concern like his decision to testify or not.

 

[SantaFeWay]

Moot