video arraignment tomorrow, missed the time
If FG is allowed to plead to second degree murder, the advantage is of course that he won’t drag Dani’s family (and his own) through a trial and any appeals. I don’t know if that is likely though. My opinion is that the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office is really tough on murderers, maybe the toughest in the state. I don’t think they will back away from a first degree murder trial. That’s just my opinion so I don’t have any metrics or firm data to back that up, but based on conversations with attorneys who have worked in the state and trials we’ve watched go through Oakland County vs other counties.
FG stalked Dani at her office and then set a trap for her the night she disappeared. Dani’s disappearance and murder absolutely fits the description of premeditated. Strongly. He is a violent predator and deserves a sentence of LWOP. No other women should ever be threatened by him again. So I am hoping there is no plea offer.
Well, I would generally agree with you but if the flip side is getting closure by learning the details and having her body, I think they will offer a plea. I know the definition of premeditated, and yes, it fits, but 2nd degree is still usually at LEAST 20 years, and he’s already in prison for at least 20. Additionally, AG Nessel just said “if there is a trial,” which implies there may be a guilty plea. No way will he plead guilty when there’s mandatory life without parole. I think she also mentioned the prosecutor will be a special prosecutor from Wayne County and Wayne County handles plea deals often.
Just food for thought from a legal strategy perspective.
Highly doubtful.Would the sentence run concurrently, though?
Well, I would generally agree with you but if the flip side is getting closure by learning the details and having her body, I think they will offer a plea. I know the definition of premeditated, and yes, it fits, but 2nd degree is still usually at LEAST 20 years, and he’s already in prison for at least 20. Additionally, AG Nessel just said “if there is a trial,” which implies there may be a guilty plea. No way will he plead guilty when there’s mandatory life without parole. I think she also mentioned the prosecutor will be a special prosecutor from Wayne County and Wayne County handles plea deals often.
Just food for thought from a legal strategy perspective.
If there is a trial, where would it be held given that a prosecutor from Wayne County is handling the case?
Any thoughts on why charges weren't brought by Oakland County Prosecutor?