I believe so. An ADA told me that.I've never heard of the state being required to offer a plea deal. There is a law in Florida about that? TIA.
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I believe so. An ADA told me that.I've never heard of the state being required to offer a plea deal. There is a law in Florida about that? TIA.
Not sure if it was released. They usually aren’t if they are refused.What was the plea deal to SG? Life? TIA.
I've never heard of the state being required to offer a plea deal. There is a law in Florida about that? TIA.
I don't know the Florida statutes, but I suspect there is simply a requirement that the prosecution must discuss pleas with defendants, just as there is a mandatory requirement to have a settlement conference in civil cases. There is a huge incentive to dispose of cases via pleas or settlements because the system is overloaded. Thus, most state legislatures enact laws that encourage plea bargaining and civil settlement/mediation. However, I am 99.9% certain there is no requirement to offer a lesser plea -- most likely merely a requirement to have the discussion to see if a plea is possible.I believe so. An ADA told me that when I was a victim is the only reason I know...
Totally makes sense. Would be an even more clogged system if not!I don't know the Florida statutes, but I suspect there is simply a requirement that the prosecution must discuss pleas with defendants, just as there is a mandatory requirement to have a settlement conference in civil cases. There is a huge incentive to dispose of cases via pleas or settlements because the system is overloaded. Thus, most state legislatures enact laws that encourage plea bargaining and civil settlement/mediation. However, I am 99.9% certain there is no requirement to offer a lesser plea -- most likely merely a requirement to have the discussion to see if a plea is possible.
Florida has great "sunshine laws" so we would know if there were wire taps of her phone, for instance. To get a wire tap you must satisfy stringent requirements and my guess is they did not have the goods on her that would permit a judge to order that invasion of her privacy.Sorry if this a dumb question....
If the State had anything on Wendi this far - they would have already had to have released it, right?
Thanks. Yes, that's what I thought. Never mandatory for state to offer lesser charge/penalty.I don't know the Florida statutes, but I suspect there is simply a requirement that the prosecution must discuss pleas with defendants, just as there is a mandatory requirement to have a settlement conference in civil cases. There is a huge incentive to dispose of cases via pleas or settlements because the system is overloaded. Thus, most state legislatures enact laws that encourage plea bargaining and civil settlement/mediation. However, I am 99.9% certain there is no requirement to offer a lesser plea -- most likely merely a requirement to have the discussion to see if a plea is possible.
It’s indeed her ex, David, and he drives a fancy car. Maybe a Porsche or Ferrari. I can’t say for sure as I drive a mini van.
I’m surprised. I guess LE bought her story of innocence when they interviewed her.Florida has great "sunshine laws" so we would know if there were wire taps of her phone, for instance. To get a wire tap you must satisfy stringent requirements and my guess is they did not have the goods on her that would permit a judge to order that invasion of her privacy.
IMO, yes, WA had to have told the hit men, details of Dan’s schedule and routine. NO ONE else would have known!
Which leads me to believe the LE should have wire tapped her phone. However, maybe they did and there was nothing. It sure seemed like GC was more than hinting during trial that Wendi is a POI, but there isn’t much there as far as evidence that we have seen. I personally think she was involved to some extent. Maybe LE screwed up by not investigating further? I mean I hate to cast doubt on them after the excellent job they did finding the Prius and it leading to SG, KM and LR and to DA and CA.And WA seemed to be keeping tabs on what the two killers were doing. She was seen by them near Dan's house when they made a drive by and then she was in the area right after he was murdered.
Too late for brunch... but start listening at about 35:20.If anyone can find the video of the trial where SG is heard saying "the less you know" I'll make you a really tasty brunch!
Darn, not that I don't want to see CA hang, but it's WA that is getting all my loathsome feelings. But for her Dan would still be alive and the children would still have a relationship with their father. All the children have now is the narcissistic family as an example of how to live.
funny stuffLOL, I see what you did there.
someone mentioned that WA may have driven by to close the garage door. This way Dan would not have been found so easilyAnd WA seemed to be keeping tabs on what the two killers were doing. She was seen by them near Dan's house when they made a drive by and then she was in the area right after he was murdered.
I did not see him crying. I was working for most. Really?is this why SG was crying like a baby on KM announcing she would testify when he had been stoic all during the trial??
There will be a new trial and it is imperative that the prosecution use the intervening time wisely. Here are the action items I view as most important. I'd be interested to hear thoughts of others as to how this time can best be used by GC and her team.
1) Advise counsel for both KM and SG that both CA and DA will be indicted and tell them the window for making any deal will close upon the charging of the Adelsons.
2) Convene a grand jury and seek indictments against both CA and DA. At the press conference announcing the arrests provide a new tip line and ask the public to assist with providing information relevant to specific issues.
3) Commence a new investigation devoted to undermine KM's testimony that her cash came from tips as a bottle girl. Impeaching this testimony convincingly should be a high priority for the next trial.
4) Subpoena HA under a grant of immunity and question him at the next trial.
5) Subpoena Jessica Rodriguez under a grant of immunity and question her at the next trial regarding her wiretapped calls and text messages to KM.
5) Provide the Dolce Vita audio to a qualified forensic audio laboratory and lay proper foundation for the preparation of a transcript that will be admissible at the new trial.
6) Prepare extensively for a proper cross examination of KM, CA and DA should any or all take the stand.
7) Prepare properly to impeach WA when she is called at the next trial. Her testimony opens several doors and if her brother and mother are defendants she can be interrogated with respect to information not permitted in the last trial.