Is that possible? I thought it had to be unanimous with a charge like that?Is it all 12? Or was there the possibility of a split verdict? Has the split been publicized?
Is that possible? I thought it had to be unanimous with a charge like that?Is it all 12? Or was there the possibility of a split verdict? Has the split been publicized?
The vote has to be unanimous to issue a verdict in criminal cases. If there’s a split, it’s a hung jury and the judge would have declared a mistrial. The prosecution would then have had to decide whether to try him again with a new jury or drop the charges.Is it all 12? Or was there the possibility of a split verdict? Has the split been publicized?
Yeah... I'm trying to understand but I am too. Especially that 12 people agreed? And who has killed 2 people in self defense by age 17 - seriously?!I can't believe not a single juror held back on a non guilty verdict, and only after what a day and a half of deliberations. If anything, if there was such doubt about murder, you'd think at least they'd deliberate longer. This seems like a open and shut case to them. It sure wasn't, there was even a witness to him dragging his mom inside. And "falling on the knife", seriously, they all believed that without question? I'm flabbergasted.
You are right, @cujenn81 confirmed the vote would need to be unanimous.Is that possible? I thought it had to be unanimous with a charge like that?
Omg. So amazed añd amazing as well. We all have to do a deep dive on this one.I am absolutely shocked. No words. Maybe more of an analysis later.
I really thought he would receive a guilty verdictnow he is free to kill again, about to be able to live on his own… this will not end well MOO.
The jury of one man and 11 women returned an unanimous verdict of not guilty.Is it all 12? Or was there the possibility of a split verdict? Has the split been publicized?
rsbbmhe was charged with domestic assault for attacking his mom during an argument over a video game. He was issued a “no contact order” (even though they lived in the same house, which makes absolutely zero sense to me… but whatever).
Maybe one of them will open up, and give us insight into their thinking. Just baffling.Yes I wish we knew how 12 people found him not guilty...
If I've understood all this correctly, Texas still has the option to charge him and is looking into doing so- so hopefully they have some success with that. MOOI suppose he now inherits both his parents' estates? Are there other siblings?
If I've understood all this correctly, Texas still has the option to charge him and is looking into doing so- so hopefully they have some success with that. MOO
I thought it was Oklahoma...And why did they not before....
I just hope Texas does not give up..
Ohhhh how I wish I was around the breakfast table with any and all these jurers when they learn about the father's death as well.....................
This one is just so hard to bear.
I think so far it is "self defence" about the Dad's shooting *in the head AND torso--"double tapped"- in Oklahoma and not Texas?If I've understood all this correctly, Texas still has the option to charge him and is looking into doing so- so hopefully they have some success with that. MOO
Yes... Catherine had another son (now an adult aged 24 or so,) there wasn't much discussion of him nor did he testify at the trial (not sure if he was in attendance.)I suppose he now inherits both his parents' estates? Are there other siblings?