2011.05.13 - Jury Selection DAY FIVE Evening Session

[technicalconfusion]

Lets all remember while they are taking forever at sidebar that Mr. Mason physically cannot work into the night. He's very tired, it's been a long week:crazy:

He no spring chicken!

 

[JustPeachy]

Can someone PM me some Pepto...this ride has made my tummy hurt.

It has made me hear circus music in my head.:crazy:

 

[nursebeeme]

Lets all remember while they are taking forever at sidebar that Mr. Mason physically cannot work into the night. He's very tired, it's been a long week:crazy:

he is sitting in a chair!

moo

 

[Leila]

I too am physically ill. JA TOTALLY dropped the ball. There was a HUGE victory for the DT today. And it might have just got them their much wanted hung jury. I've never seen a judge sustain an objection to a peremptory strike.

Please God let her be an alternate.

This is probably a dumb question..........but can a judge change his mind? I'm thinking that JA's argument was not race-based, and if he explains to HHMP in depth (in chambers) that HHMP might reconsider his ruling.

Otherwise, I'm with you.........please let her be an alternate (number 8)

 

[Patty G]

We have no clue one way or another if Simms Rosie has WS's site up. We need a picture of it in order to make it fact. IMO.

 

[TotallyObsessed]

Good Gawd Get On Wit It

 

[RR0004]

I dont understand the questions about the phsycologist. I thought we were not going to hear what the phsycologists had to see. Anyone?

Probably during the penalty phase

 

[sleutherontheside]

Law Enforcement is guarding the bench big time.

 

[logicalgirl]

He's wanting to head to the club for dinner, I'm sure.

PS what about WS?!!!!

Couple of posters saw the WS banner on Rosalie's laptop.

 

[cecybeans]

Okay, so the last PJ....Does the law require one to consider age as a mitigating factor or what? I understand why the DT would want someone to consider that, but do not understand why him saying he doesn't think age should be a factor should get him booted. Can anyone explain that to me? Thanks

Age is actually listed as a reasonable mitigating factor under the law, so his admission he would be unable to consider it would make him unqualified.

However, I think he misunderstood the situation. When AF first asked it, she was asking it in the context of "the defendant" who is obviously of the age of majority. I got the impression this person assumes that if someone is of legal age, then age should not be a consideration. I imagine that he would consider age if it was a minor being tried as an adult, simply because he seemed fine with all other mitigating factors. I think he understood the question to read that he would not weigh in more favorably with a younger defendant than an older one simply on the issue of age. But I don't think the factor was communicated well by either AF (on purpose) or HHJP. Too bad, he seemed like someone who would be willing to follow the directions if that was the case and would at least understand all the aspects of it, unlike the other juror y'all have referred to today.

And CM needs to stop using the age and stamina thing. It's one thing to stand up and say it's unfair for the prospective jury pool but the first thing out of his mouth was a complaint about his own ability to work late. Tacky.

 

[mydailyopinions]

We have no clue one way or another if Simms has WS's site up. We need a picture of it in order to make it fact. IMO.

I know right!~ Maybe we should suggest one of them have boogers that are viewable to see if they start picking to find it!:floorlaugh:

 

[Kentjbkent]

Who is the blonde standing in front of HHJP???

 

[strawberry]

Man, I can't believe they are going to go all day tomorrow, a day off which I will be spending in the car and New Jersey. No offense to New Jersey.

 

[BeanE]

Has anyone seen any statistics/estimates on how long the state is taking on average per pot juror vs how long the defense is taking?

 

[yeknomaras]

I'd offer to trade but we all know that doesn't work.

lol, very true. just more hard work needed I suppose.

I do love LDB's shoes today. usually they are not so high.

 

[Kat]

is it unusual to have this long of a sidebar? Baez is shuffling his feet.

 

[Softail]

Who is the blonde standing in front of HHJP???

The court reporter.

 

[dog.gone.cute]

It's not about the Twitter account, it's about a website:

Orange County investigating fake Belvin Perry site

http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2011/may/244577/Orange-County-investigating-fake-Belvin-Perry-site?cmpid=caseytwitter

OMG ... OMG !!

This is absolutely horrible to do this to Judge Perry !

This case cannot get any weirder !!!

 

[krt]

The body language is fascinating.

Finnell keeps taking steps back as though she wants no part of it.

Seems to be Baez' issue - SA's not talking.

Sims clueless as usual

Even Mason not really involved unless asleep or pouting.[/QUOTE]

Or maybe he just didn't hear what they said..............:floorlaugh:

 

[Apex-mom]

WHY are they all looking over at the defense table?? (Gos please make me a fly for two minutes in that courtroom!)