But if it's only ' so called evidence' why does she need a top- rate appellate attorney?As soon as they arrived in the court room and before the jury was in the court room, Shannon Smith looked like she knew, she looked very worried, and it wa obvious that she hadn't had much sleep for awhile, maybe didn't sleep at all last night. JC, of course, looked worried. But I think they had prepared for this possible scenario.
Hope that a top-rate attorney will take this case to appeal, especially because of the precedent-setting case, even if not for Jennifer.
Also, it doesn't bode well for James. I can't imagine they would convict one parent and not the other given the so-called "evidence" they brought against them.
It's kind of odd, though, that the prosecution will have a chance to try this case twice, once with each parent, as there seems to be an advantage to having tried the case in February then again in March.
Can James change his plea and not go to trial ?As soon as they arrived in the court room and before the jury was in the court room, Shannon Smith looked like she knew, she looked very worried, and it wa obvious that she hadn't had much sleep for awhile, maybe didn't sleep at all last night. JC, of course, looked worried. But I think they had prepared for this possible scenario.
Hope that a top-rate attorney will take this case to appeal, especially because of the precedent-setting case, even if not for Jennifer.
Also, it doesn't bode well for James. I can't imagine they would convict one parent and not the other given the so-called "evidence" they brought against them.
It's kind of odd, though, that the prosecution will have a chance to try this case twice, once with each parent, as there seems to be an advantage to having tried the case in February then again in March.
Thank God!! And thank the jurors!!!Guilty of involuntary manslaughter for all 4!!!
I meant save .I pray that this verdict will safe at the least one life.
A top rated appellate attorney would hopefully have expert skills in writing and arguing appeals.But if it's only ' so called evidence' why does she need a top- rate appellate attorney?
seriously though, it felt like such a messy trial, there's bound to be something appealable in there.
Most professional people involved? The jury imo
Can James change his plea and not go to trial ?
Great post, I was thinking the very same, hope this turns the tide and saves lives!!Looking forward to all of the neglectful parents being prosecuted for their children's crimes. This is something that really has the potential to reduce crimes.
JC was offered a plea deal?Do you think he would plead guilty on four counts of manslaughter as charged? I doubt it. And why would they offer him a lesser plea than the other parent who faced the same charges.
not that we know of. I was responding to OP who asked if James would plead guilty and not go to trial.JC was offered a plea deal?
JC was obvioulsy listening to her highly offensive ,totally unprofessional cray,cray lawyeryesterday I caught a couple of smiles from JC, while they were in court for jury questions and last instructions to alternates.
I think she assumed she was going to get a positive result.
I would love to hear juror interviews to get their feedback but I respect fact that many in that community just want to get on with their lives now.
Yes but that was still evidence, it wasn't 'so called evidence.'A top rated appellate attorney would hopefully have expert skills in writing and arguing appeals.
I have no idea if the jury was professional. Their deliberations have not neen made public.
Great post, I was thinking the very same, hope this turns the tide and saves lives!!
Do you think he would plead guilty on four counts of manslaughter as charged? I doubt it. And why would they offer him a lesser plea than the other parent who faced the same charges.
Hubris and arroganceJC was obvioulsy listening to her highly offensive ,totally unprofessional cray,cray lawyer
Or simply public pressure and not wanting to be "that juror" who wouldn't support a guilty plea.I'm sure some of the jury started the trial thinking that as gun-owners themselves, they would need to be extra careful to get this verdict right.
What perhaps pushed them toward guilty? Maybe it was her coldness and "Why? Why?" (should we stay with you, son) portion of the police station video.
Or perhaps her testimony that she wouldn't change her parenting if she could go back in time. I think few can actually relate to or sympathize with her.