Zuri
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Usually yes the DP phase would begin as soon as a Guilty in the First Degree is obtained. That would last usually 2 weeks, where all mitigating and aggragating factors are gone over with a fine tooth comb, and she will call all character witnesses to what a good person she was before this and why she should be allowed to Live.
I hope she gets the needle, I hope this case is swift in bringing us that ultimate Juror decision. Her crime was viscous and heinous. JA completely over thought her own actions; and in doing so hung herself. They do say the more complicated the person, the more complicated the crime. This is true in JA's case. She is no Eisenstein; her stupidity shows at every turn. Her personality reminds me soley of Susan Atkins. I grew up being exposed to those girls and that trial in the news, and I see many similarities in Jodi and Susan. It's actually quite scary and I'm glad she has a stun belt on as well as her leg brace. She is dangerous and no one should ever treat her as if she isn't. I was happy to see the Guard take his place, (finally) right next to her, that was lacking during this trial.
I'm happy to see that Judge S has finally taken a stance on the timing of her case; getting people to be on time, this needs to continue in the DP phase. So that it will be swift. The jurors have much more to do; and much more time to give to this farce of a "defense team." I still feel it's the worst defense team I've ever seen.
Jumping off your post here which is really good. I have read some other blogs by attorneys weighing in on this case. The criticism of the Judge has been widespread. She has been criticized for not reining in the defense team a long time ago, which she seemed to do towards the end. I wonder if the courtroom cameras and media scrutiny played a part in her seemingly tolerance of the defense team. I agree that the guards could have been more vigilant, but I am guessing that if they were ever present it might seem prejudicial.
As far as the defense team, they really had nothing to work with and a very guilty difficult client. IMO they have tried their best whatever that might be. That being said, their client is hopefully going to be found guilty of 1st degree premeditated murder. JMV