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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Explanation of the Jodi Arias sentencing hearing by Masoninblue.
I presume everyone has heard that the sentencing phase has been postponed until next Wednesday.
If you had bothered to check before submitting your comment, you would have discovered that I posted my article at 5:55 am on Thursday. Court did not convene until 1 pm on Thursday and the decision to continue the sentencing until [...]
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Explanation of the Jodi Arias sentencing hearing by Masoninblue.
I sure hope he has recovered.
I’ll bet he has some interesting stories to tell.
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Explanation of the Jodi Arias sentencing hearing by Masoninblue.
Proof of premeditation is required to prove murder 1. Murder 2 only requires proof of intent to kill. This type of murder is committed in the heat of passion when intent to kill is inseparable from the act of killing. Another way to prove murder 1, which does not require proof of premeditation or intent [...]
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Explanation of the Jodi Arias sentencing hearing by Masoninblue.
I think the defense lawyers abandoned their duties to their client. If they had met with her to discuss the penalty phase procedures for the following day as well as monitor her emotional and mental state, this regrettable interview probably would not have happened.
I am preparing a more complete answer at my site.
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Masoninblue wrote a new diary post: Explanation of the Jodi Arias sentencing hearing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Gj7NK5ygw The jury convicted Jodi Arias of premeditated first degree murder yesterday. Next up is the sentencing. The same jury that convicted her of premeditated murder will decide whether to impose the death sentence. Jodi Arias has stated that she wants to be sentenced to death. She has a right to testify and may request [...]
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Over Easy: Disparity by Crane-Station.
There is a big difference between serving time in a federal penitentiary compared to a state penitentiary. State prisons are more overcrowded with fewer programs and opportunities for work (more like warehouses), but federal prisons have more violent gang offenders serving longer sentences than state prisons. Doing time in a state prison is tougher. Not [...]
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Over Easy: On the Immunity Hearing by Crane-Station.
to a hundred.
Yeeeeeee Haaaaaaaahhh
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Over Easy: On the Immunity Hearing by Crane-Station.
I want to get . . .
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Over Easy: On the Immunity Hearing by Crane-Station.
If the jury convicts the defendant, I believe Judge Nelson will order him taken into custody pending sentencing.
I don’t think there is any chance that he would remain free pending appeal.
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Over Easy: On the Immunity Hearing by Crane-Station.
Yes, the defense claims it can request an immunity hearing during the trial, but I expect Judge Nelson will summarily deny the request.
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Over Easy: On the Immunity Hearing by Crane-Station.
The defendant waived his right to an immunity hearing because he has no defense and will be torn apart on cross examination. The defense is trying to spin the defendant’s waiver as a tactical decision to seek immunity at the trial, but it cannot do that. The spin machine is set on high to conceal [...]
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Over Easy: On the Immunity Hearing by Crane-Station.
Did the sides ever agree on a jury questionnaire?
Doubt it. They were going to discuss that subject during the meeting with Judge Nelson in chambers yesterday afternoon.
Probably be awhile before they agree on a questionnaire.
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Over Easy: On the Immunity Hearing by Crane-Station.
I do not agree.
The opportunity for an immunity hearing has passed. If the defense were to request one, Judge Nelson will summarily deny it.
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Over Easy: On the Immunity Hearing by Crane-Station.
Venue cannot be changed without the defendant’s consent. The Sixth Amendment provides in pertinent part:
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Over Easy: Environment Links by Crane-Station.
We were just given a severe wind advisory. We live in western KY just south of the current tornado watch area.
If we don’t meet here, we’ll catch up with y’all in Oz.
(Clicks heels and vanishes)
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Trayvon Martin’s parents settle lawsuit against HOA for more than $1 million by Masoninblue.
I believe principles are more important that life itself. I have spent a lifetime standing up for mine and, if necessary, I will die for them. When my work is done here, Mark, I would be honored to stand with you in Irak. I don’t know if I would be welcome and I know nothing [...]
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Trayvon Martin’s parents settle lawsuit against HOA for more than $1 million by Masoninblue.
June 10th.
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Trayvon Martin’s parents settle lawsuit against HOA for more than $1 million by Masoninblue.
No need to apologize, Mark.
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Masoninblue commented on the diary post Trayvon Martin’s parents settle lawsuit against HOA for more than $1 million by Masoninblue.
Most of the discovery has been released to the public. I don’t know if they obtained additional stuff, such as the phone records, which I have reason to believe are pretty damning.
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Masoninblue wrote a new diary post: Trayvon Martin’s parents settle lawsuit against HOA for more than $1 million
Cross posted from Frederick Leatherman Law Blog The Orlando Sentinel is reporting today that Trayvon’s parents, Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, have settled their wrongful death case against the Homeowner’s Association for more than $1 million. The parties are settling the matter to avoid litigation without admitting responsibility and the terms of the settlement agreement are subject to a non-disclosure agreement : [...] - Load More
