2011.06.01 TRIAL Day Seven (Morning Session)

[LaLaw2000]

Good morning, everyone!

Well, that hearing was short and sweet!

 

[Kentjbkent]

CM and JA both saved Baez's incompetent butt this morning.

I understand why the State chose to withdraw the request right now.

Just so I understand, this means as of right now, the felony convictions are NOT coming in...

Or am I completely lost....:waitasec:

 

[Wise Old Owl]

JB must have forgot AH's file again and had to turn around and go all the way back to Kissimmee.

As for the motion, the SA is just biding their time. If ICA takes the stand then can't those felonies come in?

 

[beach]

Can you please explain? Thanks...

I answered this on the Sidebar, but not sure if you saw it there so allow me to repeat myself.


Baez was yapping impulsively yesterday and not thinking about the potential problems he was causing himself. He "opened the door" for the State to bring in all of Casey's prior felony convictions (6?). Previously, those had been inadmissable and the jury would have never been able to consider them. However, there is a specific jury instruction given right before deliberations that tells jurors that they MAY consider prior felony convictions while determining credibility, character of the defendant.

The State has a strong case and they are rolling right along now. IF they had stood by and fought for them to come in, HHJP would have allowed it. Cheney Mason knows that, too. There is case law backing it up from the FL Supreme Court.

The problem is: Casey would have a very, very, very good argument on appeal for Ineffective Counsel. There is a strong chance any conviction could be overturned and she would be granted another trial. Do they really want to have to try this monster of a case twice? Not unless they feel they absolutely must. Just not worth it.

 

[butwhatif?]

JB in da house!!! (missed his big yawn...late night?)

 

[Quiche]

Is Jose there yet?

 

[ZsaZsa]

I answered this on the Sidebar, but not sure if you saw it there so allow me to repeat myself.


Baez was yapping impulsively yesterday and not thinking about the potential problems he was causing himself. He "opened the door" for the State to bring in all of Casey's prior felony convictions (6?). Previously, those had been inadmissable and the jury would have never been able to consider them. However, there is a specific jury instruction given right before deliberations that tells jurors that they MAY consider prior felony convictions while determining credibility, character of the defendant.

The State has a strong case and they are rolling right along now. IF they had stood by and fought for them to come in, HHJP would have allowed it. Cheney Mason knows that, too. There is case law backing it up from the FL Supreme Court.

The problem is: Casey would have a very, very, very good argument on appeal for Ineffective Counsel. They is a strong chance any conviction could be overturned and she would be granted another trial. Do they really want to have to try this monster of a case twice? Not unless they feel they absolutley must. Just not worth it.

It was a wise decision. If those had been convictions for child neglect I would say fight for them,but the thefts are not important enough to warrant having to try this whole case again. The Jury will get the measure of ICA without them.

 

[BigFatMommyDog]

Ohhhh LDB at DT table with something ICA giving her DEATH STARE

 

[SideKick]

I think KC is grateful that anyone would dare take her case! I wonder if she has forgotten any of her lies? Is she actually impressed w/her not so good acting skills?

 

[guitasjm]

Here we go!!

 

[cityslick]

Great commentary going on now. Apparently it seems some of DT were in the dark on JB's opening statement.

 

[ami]

Ms. High-Zinger! lol

 

[CementPond]

I love how the judge always get the names wrong. Even after MANY repeats of them. I.E., Lazzario....Hizzinger. LOLOL He's too funny.

 

[downport]

Good morning everyone. I just registered yesterday but I've been following all of your updates to fill in the testimony I miss. Much thanks to all of you !

 

[sleutherontheside]

"Hui zinger" as pronounced by HHJP.

You got that right Judge...she had more than a few ZINGERS for KC yesterday.

 

[bobloblaw]

I answered this on the Sidebar, but not sure if you saw it there so allow me to repeat myself.


Baez was yapping impulsively yesterday and not thinking about the potential problems he was causing himself. He "opened the door" for the State to bring in all of Casey's prior felony convictions (6?). Previously, those had been inadmissable and the jury would have never been able to consider them. However, there is a specific jury instruction given right before deliberations that tells jurors that they MAY consider prior felony convictions while determining credibility, character of the defendant.

The State has a strong case and they are rolling right along now. IF they had stood by and fought for them to come in, HHJP would have allowed it. Cheney Mason knows that, too. There is case law backing it up from the FL Supreme Court.

The problem is: Casey would have a very, very, very good argument on appeal for Ineffective Counsel. They is a strong chance any conviction could be overturned and she would be granted another trial. Do they really want to have to try this monster of a case twice? Not unless they feel they absolutley must. Just not worth it.

Thanks for your response...

 

[Mrs G Norris]

Must be strange for Casey sitting there thinking this is her last hoorah....last time she'll wear a shirt, last time she'll sit in a room with a number of people, last time she'll wear civvies while talking at a table with company and a computer on it etc.....

 

[Insomnia Momma]

Real life is getting in the way today, thanks for all of the notes and screen caps everyone! :blowkiss:

 

[Liz]

InSession host remarked that as you watch ICA, this must be like a bad case of "This is my Life".

 

[beach]

Just so I understand, this means as of right now, the felony convictions are NOT coming in...

Or am I completely lost....:waitasec:

Yes...just for right now. The State can pursue it later if they want to.