long weekend break: discuss the latest here #101

[G&AMom]

Lots of posts here yesterday about mitigation specialist and their role. Required by law in all states in DP cases. Hope this clarifies things:

A mitigation specialist is also an indispensable member of the defense team throughout all capital proceedings. Mitigation specialists possess clinical and information-gathering skills and training that most lawyers simply do not have. They have the time and ability to elicit sensitive, embarrassing and often humiliating evidence (e.g. family sexual abuse) that the defendant may have never disclosed. They have the clinical skills to recognize such things as congenital, mental, or neurological conditions, to understand how these conditions may have affected the defendant’s development and behavior, and to identify on his behalf. Moreover, they may be critical to assuring that the client obtains therapeutic services that render him cognitively and emotionally competent to make sound decisions concerning his case.

Perhaps most critically, having a qualified mitigation specialist assigned to every capital case as an integral part of the defense team insures that the presentation to be made at the penalty phase is integral into the overall preparation of the case rather than being hurriedly thrown together by defense counsel still in shock at the guilty verdict.

http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/what-is-a-mitigation-specialist-in-a-dea-66616/

BBM. Does that mean we could get even more new information like the infamous knife attack at 13?! She only appears in the penalty phase, right?1 God, I hope so.

 

[mck16]

You would be surprised at the people in my neck of woods that would don't like Juan (claiming that he is a jerk and a b$stard) and would let Jodi off for that reason. Of course they have not followed the trial - just seen bits and pieces. I hope these people in my neck of the woods that would let Jodi off because of Juan are NEVER on a jury. People scare me.

I think Juan is great and is doing a fantastic job.

I know what you mean. My son married a girl from E. TN and her whole family is as weird as they come. And what is really weird is that they claim to be Christians. jmo

 

[*~Aimee~*]

L@@kie!

Found some postcards JA wrote from jail: :rocker: sold on eBay.

Who the hell would buy this crap? :waitasec:

Well now we have her address in jail LOL. Maybe someone who wants that??? Kind of shows her friend is trying to make $$ off of her?


So this Dr. S might have book smarts and can tell all about the pysch garbage he tries to know but he def has NO COMMON SENSE to apply his knowledge in the real world. Might be a good instructor but not Dr.


So on HLN while ago they said Juan asked 45 questions in 10 minutes :floorlaugh::floorlaugh: He is so awesome!!

 

[mobius99]

I hate to ask, but can someon post the youtube link for the redirect between JM and the Doctor at the end of the day yesterday.

Thank you.

 

[justsharing]

No, not at all. There's something off about Samuels, but he's never going to admit to anything unless he gets cornered in some way that he can't get out of unless he tells the truth. The best way for Juan to accomplish that is to come right at him. Some people say he's being too much of a "pitbull", but his record speaks for him and I'm sure he's always been that way (aggressive). When it comes down to it, the evidence speaks for itself and if the jurors do think he's a bit too hard on witnesses, I can't imagine someone is going to pipe up say, "hey, I know she's a cold-blooded murder, but I really don't like that prosecutor so let's let her slide a bit."

Travis was spared no mercy and probably begged for his life only to have it snatched away by a ruthless, narcissistic woman.... and he's there in the courtroom speaking on behalf of him, so I say go get 'em, Juan, any way you can.

Just wanted to double thank you:seeya:

 

[gngr~snap]

This is VERY interesting! New charges...???

Possibly related to something that has taken place in the courtroom or jailhouse?

Flippin the finger?

 

[LambChop]

How does Samuels get away with making so many mistakes? It's not like he's the weather man. jmo

 

[PrincessSezMe]

JM: "Do you have problems with your memory then?"

RS: "No more problems than you do." What's up doc, getting a little snarky there ? Quack, quack quack

JM: "Have you conducted a diagnostic test on the prosecutor?" :floorlaugh: :woohoo: Go Juan! Gawd, I love this man... This just made my day

I loved that exchange! And IIRC Wilmott got up so quickly to object she darn near knocked her chair over. :lol:

The two defense lawyers amaze me with their body language and speaking style in the courtroom. You have Nurmi, whose objections drip with sarcasm; and Wilmott who sounds like a petulant teenage girl arguing with her father. I wonder if they watch the trial footage afterwards, and if they do, do they learn anything from it. When JM objects it's always in a calm and professional tone of voice. The other two come off like they're in High School debate club.

 

[LambChop]

http://apps.supremecourt.az.gov/publicaccess/caselookup.aspx

eta: I see the link only takes you to the search page. If you put in her name, this docket no. will come up. Looks like the same case to me.

I'm not able to bring it up.

 

[G&AMom]

Can the cameras that scan license plates read an upside down one? I don't know, but maybe she was thinking of traffic cameras in the area.

I googled this, but all I found was the people thought it might be possible. I thought I might find someone who claimed on FB that they'd fooled a camera, but I couldn't find anything. Even the people who work with the cameras don't seem to know. It appears to be an urban legend -- although that could mean that Jodi had heard it would work.

 

[mtnmom1963]

On After Dark last night they discuss the knife did she or didnt she bring a a knife. Ive had to think about it. Jodis first story is she wasnt there , then second it was ninjas and third self defense. She planned the attack to look like a intruder did it , she brought every thing she needed to complete what she had planned, so i figure she brought the knife too, as an intruder wouldnt take the time to get a knife from the kitchen if they had a gun and were upstairs.

 

[justsharing]

ita!

I loved that Part! It's natural for JM to feel anger when someone like the doc refuses to admit that compassion can also mean sympathy...lol

Seriously... will there be any honest experts for the DT? :twocents:

I found a video of LaViolette on you tube and made my mind up about her after she said "women are told god is a man, what message is sent to a woman when she hears this? Also what is the message men get from this?"

 

[MeeBee]

I found a video of LaViolette on you tube and made my mind up about her after she said "women are told god is a man, what message is sent to a woman when she hears this? Also what is the message men get from this?"

LOL, wow. I already can't wait for Juan to get at her. And can't wait for him to bring up the computer vs. bed thing. Pedophilia would finally be off the table.

 

[DeAnnaMisrahi]

Please don't feel sorry for Dr. S

He has had a long career and I could go on about his experience, his associations etc.

The bottom line is Jodi Arias is a killer, she murdered someone in cold blood after planning this horrible unthinkable thing due to rage, jealousy and her inability to let go (to criminal proportions)

IF he indicates he does not believe that at all and she is a passive gentle woman that was abused then my respect for him plummets to less than zero. I know that he knows exactly what she is and what she did, he cannot believe the story she is telling even though he said he believes her.

That can only mean one of two things. He is either the worlds worst judge of character and worst therapist, psychologist that ever lived and believes everything his clients tell him because he has NO instincts whatsoever.

OR, he is doing this for money and he tailored his answers and reports to favor the Defense in the typical Expert Witness fashion and he could care less if he ever contributed to a Killer or Sex predator getting back out on the street as long as the check they give him is good.

Both options are bad.

If Jodi was so stressed and in a fog why would she take the rope???? According to her it was Travis' rope. Would it make sense in her hurry to get away she would someone think about the rope she claims fell down behind the bed?????

The way that the fog works is that it explains everything she did and didn't do. See? easy peesy.

 

[*~Aimee~*]

maybe Jodi charged with sitting on the Defense folders and soiling it

or popping a pill she shouldn't have

 

[Hopeful One]

Grrrr. It's frustrating when I ask a bunch of questions and can't get answers. I know the thread goes fast and things get missed but still, very frustrating. Taking a break for a bit. Have a good afternoon everyone.

 

[SCSam]

If I recall correctly, there was something said about LaViolette reporting images on TA's laptop but after his computer was examined somehow changed her info saying it was merely a misunderstanding. Funny how everyone of the DT's witnesses have had to change their stories.

What do you think must be going thru LaViolette's mind after Samuel's little tete a tete with Juan?lease:

 

[SweetT]

I wouldn't be surprised if everyone on the jury has PTSD from this case by now.

I think having the jurors take the test from the perspective that they are being charged with murder and to test positive for PTSD would be to their advantage and then posting scores according to Samuels criteria and see what occurs..Very good idea.

 

[sammijo]

This makes no sense to me. Juan had the Tesero receipts, along with her bank statement that backed up what he was saying. How could they throw that out as not matching what he said? Also, if there is a record at Walmart of the returned gas can, I would think the DT would simply bring that in to discredit the prosecution. Not have it thrown out all together.

I don't read there, so I'm not sure where they get their information.

I would not believe ANYTHING I read on that site. They have nothing positive to say on this murderer's behalf, so try resort to bashing everyone who wants to see her pay for her crimes. They lie.

 

[PrincessSezMe]

I hate to ask, but can someon post the youtube link for the redirect between JM and the Doctor at the end of the day yesterday.

Thank you.

Here ya go, but it comes after the remainder of Wilmott's re-direct.


[video=youtube;6USg__UaHLs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6USg__UaHLs[/video]