Recent content by Florida_marlin

I was raised in a military family. I missed my father very much growing up. Although I value my military brat life, it caused me to make a point to be at as many remarkable events in the lives of my family members as possible. However, I do travel a good bit for my career. No, I’m not testifying...

Good old ABC News. “ Georgia mom who is accused of hiring an alleged hitman to kill her estranged husband”. Why don’t they say “Georgia mom who is accused trying to kill a Georgia DAD” ?

this was supposed to quote Otto’s post 937 for my comments. I don’t know why it didn’t show!

I think you nailed it. I believe, moo, that he has a grandiosity complex. Even in the “part 2”, when he mentioned finally agreeing that he may be standing on the shoulders of giants, he still couldn’t concede that Ancient discoveries were all that great (just download the knowledge), and...

N I still have some Euros from a trip,I took in May in my backpack that I carry everywhere. Awaiting the next trip, instead of getting clobbered with more exchange fees

Yep, that is correct

Typically, the serial numbered “frame” of the firearm is considered the “firearm” that is regulated for manufacture and sale by US law. The firearm is question in this murder is a typical modern semi-auto pistol. If it were not a “ghost gun”, ie, “home” manufactured pistol, say a store bought...

Agreed! If I’m ever accused of a crime, I want a smart, resourceful, talented and experienced defense lawyer! I want someone who would be called ugly names on WS! I’d never hire a defense lawyer who gave way my rights before they were eliminated by due process. Defense lawyers don’t weaken...

Yea I know. Really looking forward to giving up work sponsored insurance for Medicare. I’m sure it will be a hoot.

I think a grandiosity complex. My thoughts are reinforced by his regret that Pythagoras and others had already discovered the “low hanging fruit”. Dang. Figured that he was as smart or smarter than the giants of history. Ok, he was intelligent, but calling him a genius is a bit much. Maybe his...

Discussing all aspects of a case, including possible motives, is what we do. If discussing, speculating about, or trying to elucidate motive is equal to support of a perp and off limits, we might as well shut the site down and go do something else.

Philip Picone-Texas. Law is absurd and jury said naw, won’t convict. Taiwanda Moore a few years ago acquitted of recording cops even though she did it. Jury was appalled at government overreach. Melroy Court, a wheelchair bound man, acquitted of firearms charges because the jury thought the...

Jury nullification is always an option in the United States, any state, anytime. It’s rare, but it does happen. Once a jury is seated, they can vote to acquit over and above any instruction given by the judge. Juries have the ultimate power to judge the law and the facts. Judges and prosecutors...

I think this may be lawyers doing what they should at this point to protect and keep their client’s options open and not pin themselves down to a story/narrative. Suppose Stines did tell the lawyer his side of events and what he did/didn’t do with phone and what he did/didn’t see on phone. The...

‘Oh what a tangled web we weave/When first we practice to deceive’ I know this a worn cliché, and here it be on full display. The plain meaning of “The Text” is simple, straightforward and any jury will know exactly what it means. So, how does one address? Attempt to exclude. The “unfair” due...