My apologies if this has been asked and answered, I've missed it if so. I've been looking at ICA's booking record and charges.
http://apps.ocfl.net/bailbond/default.asp?BookNumber=08049710&ID=10340693861142
Besides others, I've noticed she has also been indicted on:
Charges
Case Sequence: 962
Case Status: Presentenced
#Bond Amount: 0.00
Police Case Number: n/a
Court Location: CIRCUIT
Arresting Agency: Orange County Sheriff Office
Charge/Court Case Number: First Degree Murder
482008CF15606O
Note: (grand Jury Indictment)
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Case Sequence: 964
Case Status: Presentenced
#Bond Amount: 0.00
Police Case Number: n/a
Court Location: CIRCUIT
Arresting Agency: Orange County Sheriff Office
Charge/Court Case Number: Aggravated Manslaughter Of A Child
482008CF15606O
Note: (grand Jury Indictment)
My question is she is being tried for First degree murder but still has a aggravated Manslaughter charge pending. I'm not exactly sure how this works but I think her lawyers could ask for the jury to consider a lesser included decision like manslaughter instead of first degree. (unsure)
If they only consider first degree and she is found not guilty, what happens to the manslaughter charge? Would double jeopardy apply?
Many thanks to our lawyers, it's very much much appreciated.