GUILTY MI - April Millsap, 14, Armada, 24 July 2014 #2

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For some odd reason, it sort of appears to me that the defense attorney knows his client is guilty and is doing a "just good enough representation" so that his client will be found guilty but the case wont be overturned on appeal because of ineffective (or whatever correct term is) counsel. I have only heard one objection from the defense and he just seems too friendly/polite with the prosecutors. Or maybe the prosecution is doing such a thorough job in presenting facts there is little to object.
In my opinion, I feel strongly about VanCallis guilt but not sure the facts (at least facts thus far) will sway the jury. Maybe the VanCallis baby momma will enlighten us best.
 
  • #422
It appears there are only 3 of us following the trial and commenting today. So I guess i will ask you two my question. What is your opinion of the judge?
 
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  • #424
I thought I had read somewhere the media were not going to be allowed to view body pics.
 
  • #425
I have been out and will try to play catch up with tweets.
 
  • #426
Cathy ‏@courtchatter 42m42 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - Buchanan says he was not shown a line up or composite by police. Co-worker showed him a pic online of suspect.
 
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Cathy ‏@courtchatter 43m43 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - When Buchanan saw the pic of the suspect online he said, "That's not him."
 
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Cathy ‏@courtchatter 43m43 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - James VanCallis mugshot and composite by witness (has not testified yet)
 
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Cathy ‏@courtchatter 43m43 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - Buchanan saw James VanCallis on TV when he was arrested on a drug charge. He said, "That's him."
Cathy ‏@courtchatter 41m41 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - Cross examination now. Let's see how Buchanan holds up.
 
  • #430
Cathy ‏@courtchatter 40m40 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - Defense cross: Buchanan says he doesn't remember if the visor on the helmet was down or up

Cathy ‏@courtchatter 39m39 minutes ago
#VanCallis - Defense refreshing Buchanan's memory with transcripts from the preliminary hearing.
 
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Cathy ‏@courtchatter 39m39 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - In prelim Buchanan testified the face shield was down. "I believe it was down."

Cathy ‏@courtchatter 38m38 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - Defense getting loud in questioning. "Do you recall saying the face shield was down?!"
 
  • #432
Cathy ‏@courtchatter 38m38 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - Under cross Buchanan says he saw the individual on the motorcycle for about a minute.

Cathy ‏@courtchatter 38m38 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - Buchanan testifies the closest he got to man on motorcycle was 6-8 feet.
 
  • #433
Cathy ‏@courtchatter 37m37 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - Defense walks toward Buchanan, "Stop me when I'm as far as the individual was."

Cathy ‏@courtchatter 36m36 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - Defense wants assistant to put on helmet
 
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Cathy ‏@courtchatter 36m36 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - State arguing against assistant putting on helmet saying they have a pic of VanCallis in the helmet

Cathy ‏@courtchatter 35m35 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - Judge Mary: "You want to put a different person of diff stature and height. We can put Mr. VanCallis in the helmet .."
 
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Jameson Cook ‏@JamesonCook 35m35 minutes ago
Azhar Sheikh trying hard to discredit Buchanan
 
  • #436
Cathy ‏@courtchatter 35m35 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - Judge Mary calls for a break while they get VanCallis ready for demo. (Can't be shackled in front of jury)

Cathy ‏@courtchatter 35m35 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - Now arguments continue. Judge Mary not happy that defense has an assistant she didn't know about. "I'm not paying him."
 
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Cathy ‏@courtchatter 35m35 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - Judge Mary saying she's not paying this assistant/expert that def has. "You better not present me with a bill!"
 
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Anu Prakash ‏@WXYZPrakash 36m36 minutes ago
On quick break. We may see VanCallis in helmet (but jury can't see him in shackles)
 
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Cathy ‏@courtchatter 36m36 minutes ago
#VanCallisTrial - The def "assistant" is their cell phone expert. Judge Mary said she's not paying him to sit during testimony not related

Erika Erickson ‏@FOX2Erika 36m36 minutes ago
Defense argues about Michael O'Kelly (seen on #MakingAMurderer & below) costing $15K. Judge: "Ridiculous!" @FOX2News
 
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Cathy ‏@courtchatter 37m37 minutes ago
This is great court action! #VanCallisTrial http://www.courtchatter.com/#!james-vancallis-trial-live-stream-2/ctu5 …

Cathy ‏@courtchatter 36m36 minutes ago
Cathy Retweeted Erika Erickson
#VanCallisTrial - The assistant that Judge Mary is yelling about is the investigator from #MakingAMurderer , O'Kelly
 

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