Defense FINALLY Begins Depo Process

[JSR]

..thankyou for that info. i always wondered how they could keep up!
( especially when CA gets on a roll ! blah blah blah blah......)

Oh you would be amazed at how well court reporters do their jobs. The majority of all of my firms depositions are in regards to very technical terms and topics. It never fails to surprise me how they get all the terms and subjects down.

And as a side note even if they get it wrong the deponent gets to review their deposition and if they find any errors they can submit an errrata sheet to have the corrections made to the their deposition. But it's been my experience (esp with the agency I typically use) that very very few errors are ever found.

Court reporters rock.

 

[LambChop]

Oh you would be amazed at how well court reporters do their jobs. The majority of all of my firms depositions are in regards to very technical terms and topics. It never fails to surprise me how they get all the terms and subjects down.

And as a side note even if they get it wrong the deponent gets to review their deposition and if they find any errors they can submit an errrata sheet to have the corrections made to the their deposition. But it's been my experience (esp with the agency I typically use) that very very few errors are ever found.

Court reporters rock.

And worth every penny.

 

[RR0004]

I think it was a smart move by the defense to wait on these depo's until the SA turned over all discovery. They can do depo's now knowing everything the state knows. Moreover, they can have the state pay for it. Probably Al's doing. It may be as simple as they just didn't have the money to do the depo's in the past. Now it begins, they have deposed 3 investigators as of today. IMO

http://www.wesh.com/news/22786842/detail.html

Yup...that defense...they're just a bunch of smarty pants. What's good for the goose...well you know how that one goes. So how come we've seen nothing from the defense? (Sorry, JK's video doesn't count!) Did money prevent them from handing over a witness list? You know what's a scary thought...Jose Baez doing a deposition. Do we know if AL, also known as the brains of the bunch, was or will be taking part in the depos?

 

[sleutherontheside]

In an effort to determine the Prosecutions "angle" or "theory"........JB waited until all those depos had been done. He will now attempt to determine a train of thought or an angle by reviewing the questions that were asked as well as the manner in which the SA "backed their way into" getting answers.

I don't think he was any smarter than the average attorney being advised by more experienced peers. I do think that he avoided having to disclose his "action plan" to the SA by not having anything to turn over.

While some will view this as a sign of his brilliance...others will be able to argue equally that he isn't the first one to follow this method. Thus.....it's all been done before. The timing of the indigent application was well planned on two aspects. As Mr. Hornsby explained....he now falls outside the window for complete disclosure of expenses.......but he also conducted depos after the application had been filed.

IMO and asking for a legal verification here.......the depos that have taken place thus far would likely be lumped in and covered.

Remember AL has lectured that you wait until you HAVE to do your own work and associated that advice with "knowing when to show your cards".

 

[notthatsmart]

I wonder what investigators were deposed today.

 

[BondJamesBond]

I just posted this on another thread: And I'm sorry to yell, But THIS NEW TRIAL DATE MAKES ME SICK!!!

If JB hadn't spent so much of this time the first year doing interviews on tv....ie., Geraldo, etc.......alot more could have been done in the way of depositions, reading material already turned over by the defense, etc.

JMO

IKWYM, Marsha.

But, in general terms, as much as an innocent person is best served by demanding their right to a speedy trial to prove their innocence, a guilty person - or one for which the evidence of guilt appears to be overwhelming - may be best served by delaying their trial as long as possible whether they are guilty or not.

So...in that regard, JB, et. al. are just doing what may be in the best interest of their client, which - despite what may seem to be a slap in the face of justice - is actually a cornerstone of our system. IOW...the defense attorney has to do his/her primary duty to serve the best interest of their client over & above what is efficient.

Doesn't make it any less frustrating though, I know.

 

[Harmony 2]

I wonder what investigators were deposed today.

Hi NTS!

Here is the link with the names and schedule...

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/28253638/Defense-Notice-of-Taking-Depositions---LE

 

[Dear Prudence]

I wonder what investigators were deposed today.

Check out the link in the first comment of this thread. It lists all scheduled depos. The investigators are Adriana Acevedo, Mathew Irwin, John Allen, Corp. Edwards and Appling Wells.

 

[JWG]

IKWYM, Marsha.

But, in general terms, as much as an innocent person is best served by demanding their right to a speedy trial to prove their innocence, a guilty person - or one for which the evidence of guilt appears to be overwhelming - may be best served by delaying their trial as long as possible whether they are guilty or not.

So...in that regard, JB, et. al. are just doing what may be in the best interest of their client, which - despite what may seem to be a slap in the face of justice - is actually a cornerstone of our system. IOW...the defense attorney has to do his/her primary duty to serve the best interest of their client over & above what is efficient.

Doesn't make it any less frustrating though, I know.

To add, if you do not mind ...

Because KC is in jail this whole time, does it really matter when the trial begins? She is in what amounts to solitary confinement. Is justice served when Caylee's killer is behind bars. Or when the killer is dead?

 

[3doglady]

If the SA adds DC to their witness list, I would love to be a fly on the wall when JB deposes DC. Then again, just remembering LE's interview of DC gives me a headache.

 

[RR0004]

To add, if you do not mind ...

Because KC is in jail this whole time, does it really matter when the trial begins? She is in what amounts to solitary confinement. Is justice served when Caylee's killer is behind bars. Or when the killer is dead?

I, personally, would say justice will be served when she is convicted and sentenced for the crime she has (IMO) committed. Right now she's technically an innocent person behind bars awaiting trial.

 

[Bathbuddys]

Why would a one day deposition for one person cost this much? I have no knowledge of how or why it cost more than a $5 recorder with a $2 tape inserted in it.. Then possibly paying someone to type the transcript...paper $4 ink $40.... Where the heck is all this money coming into play?
Can you break down what the costs are?

stenographers charge by the hour and they arent cheap!

 

[mitzi]

I wonder why Yuri isn't on the defense's depo schedule this week. :waitasec:

 

[LolaMoon08]

I am ashamed to admit that as a Floridian I knew nothing about the Sunshine Laws before this case... so, I have a question. Will we get to see the depositions from the defense?

 

[The World According]

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KzNX0t5J20[/ame]

 

[Capri]

But will the State of Florida have to pay for these latest depositions since there has been no ruling on whether or not Casey is indigent? Why would we (I'm a Floridian) have to pay for depositions taken prior to Casey being declared indigent?

She's been declared indigent, now.

 

[CarolinaMoon]

Well if her expenses are to be met by the State do they have to operate within a budget or just get an open check book to depose any and everyone they want, get expert opinions all over the place until they find one they agree with....?

Smith said taxpayers should not worry about that too much, because every dollar spent on indigent defendants is closely monitored by the Justice Administrative Commission in Tallahassee.

“You have to go through a very intense process to get every cost approved prior. You’re going to have to go and get it authorized to get paid subsequent. So they get two hearings,” explained Smith. “The Justice Administrative Commission doesn't give up its money very easily. They’re going to file a lot of motions [and] fight for every dime.”

http://www.wftv.com/news/22794649/detail.html

 

[Gma Kat]

stenographers charge by the hour and they arent cheap!

Many charge by the length (duration of the depo) plus the amount of words transcribed, the type of transcription provided (i.e., special indices, key words, etc.,) and also you pay for turnaround time....it all adds up, they make a bundle in Cali, I mean a bundle....more than attys at the end of the year.

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[Gma Kat]

..thankyou for that info. i always wondered how they could keep up!
( especially when CA gets on a roll ! blah blah blah blah......)

O/T - but when I first saw the CA deposition my heart went out to the court repoerter! OMG! They do get to be the fly on the wall though! I always wanted to do that but a good friend of mine said that it can get frustrating only learning pieces of a case and not really getting to find out about the whole thing or the outcome.....not a problem in this case though.....

 

[JSR]

Many charge by the length (duration of the depo) plus the amount of words transcribed, the type of transcription provided (i.e., special indices, key words, etc.,) and also you pay for turnaround time....it all adds up, they make a bundle in Cali, I mean a bundle....more than attys at the end of the year.

Heck yes, they get paid well in Cali. And my firm knows this all too well