Ron's possible plea deal?

[LaLaw2000]

I can hardly wait! I sure hope this is a serious judge and he doesn't fool around. This is the date that has been set aside for Ronald's trial and I just cannot see how it would not happen today.

The sentencing may not take place today, but at least there is finally some action!

JMO

 

[MADJGNLAW]

Ronald Cummings Drug Trial Scheduled for Today

"Snip" http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/topstories/news-article.aspx?storyid=159949&catid=412
July 19, 2010
PALATKA, Fla. -- Ronald Cummings is slated to start his trial on drug charges Monday.

He faces five felony counts related to drug trafficking.

His lawyer told First Coast News in May they were trying to arrange a plea deal, a final decision on that arrangement never surfaced. Trial to start later today.

 

[Helplessly Hoping]

I can find nothing on a live feed--ANYONE?

 

[twall]

video from FCN

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video...or+Today/50619441001/50624658001/167556748001

FCN live feed-I have no idea if they are going to show anything

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video...01#/Firstcoastnews.com+Live+Video/58564824001

 

[Chablis]

I really cant believe hes taking this to trial, I mean I really wanted him too, but I just cant believe he is with all the evidence against him!

 

[SoSueMe]

I really cant believe hes taking this to trial, I mean I really wanted him too, but I just cant believe he is with all the evidence against him!

I don't think he will, but I have a 10-gallon hat sitting here ready to eat if he does. LOL

 

[MADJGNLAW]

I can find nothing on a live feed--ANYONE?

Update on Ronald Cummings case---jury is being selected--live stream will happen once jury is placed--News4Jax will live stream it from what I heard down the grapevine....Levi, you here today? He will be on JVM tonight FYI.

 

[Chablis]

I don't think he will, but I have a 10-gallon hat sitting here ready to eat if he does. LOL

I am going to be shocked if he goes to trial. I am also starting to think the state maybe really didn't give him a plea, and thats why hes at trial, is that possible?

 

[southernvagirl]

Does this mean the potenial jurors have to be voydire ,,(sp) whatever and if so how long will this take,,,,TIA for those who can answer,,,or is the voydire procedure only for capital crimes?

 

[Kimster]

Update on Ronald Cummings case---jury is being selected--live stream will happen once jury is placed--News4Jax will live stream it from what I heard down the grapevine....Levi, you here today? He will be on JVM tonight FYI.

That live stream will be the one on First Coast, right? Is that where the info is coming from?


http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video...01#/Firstcoastnews.com+Live+Video/58564824001

 

[lil momma]

Update on Ronald Cummings case---jury is being selected--live stream will happen once jury is placed--News4Jax will live stream it from what I heard down the grapevine....Levi, you here today? He will be on JVM tonight FYI.

Thanks MAD!

Do you know where on the website it is? I can't seem to find it under the live feed section.... maybe i am not looking in the right spot? TIA

 

[twall]

Does this mean the potenial jurors have to be voydire ,,(sp) whatever and if so how long will this take,,,,TIA for those who can answer,,,or is the voydire procedure only for capital crimes?

Yes, the process is the same unless RC has a bench trial which means no jury, the judge will hear the proceedings.
I am not sure how it is decided the defendant will get a jury or bench trial.
Anyone know? TIA

 

[twall]

Thanks MAD!

Do you know where on the website it is? I can't seem to find it under the live feed section.... maybe i am not looking in the right spot? TIA

MAD, link please to the live feed on NEWSJAX4, I was just there and couldn't find it either!

 

[Chablis]

Yes, the process is the same unless RC has a bench trial which means no jury, the judge will hear the proceedings.
I am not sure how it is decided the defendant will get a jury or bench trial.
Anyone know? TIA

Ron chose to have a jury trial. Its up to the defendant what route they want to take. I just cant see this being Shoemakers idea when the evidence is so highly stacked agaisnt his client. jmo

 

[grandmaj]

It will take several hours to chose a jury. Quite a process. First they have to make sure they eliminate anyone who is familiar with the case. Then they have to eliminate anyone who may be relative, friend, friend of a friend or who has a very bad personal view of drug defendants or the system as a whole. They will be given a synopsis of the case by a judge, the statutes and other legal matters. They will eliminate anyone who can't speak or understand English. They will ask about hardships if you are seated for several days. They will ask you if you can be fair and objective.

They will then seat a panel of more jurors than they need. Then the lawyers will question the potential jurors. Asking how do you feel about police? Do you have a criminal record? Do you have relatives that are in law enforcement? In my trial there was a chart. Name, age, children, married or single and profession, parents ages, and their profession. Have you ever been deposed, or been a witness at a trial. From there they will continue with questions as they might relate to the case. Maybe surveillance type of questions relative to your attitude. They will get very personal with the jurors about their pasts and present activities and that of their family members. Then the attorneys get a shot of removing people they don't feel will be good for their side. They will eventually get the jury down to 12 with probably one alternate. Sometimes 2 alternates.

At my trial in which I recently sat as a criminal juror, it took about 5 hours for voir dire and it wasn't a high profile case.

 

[Chablis]

Yes, the process is the same unless RC has a bench trial which means no jury, the judge will hear the proceedings.
I am not sure how it is decided the defendant will get a jury or bench trial.
Anyone know? TIA

Ron chose to have a jury trial. Its up to the defendant what route they want to take. I just cant see this being Shoemakers idea when the evidence is so highly stacked agaisnt his client. jmo

 

[twall]

Ronald Cummings, the father of missing Putnam County 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings, is set to stand trial on drug-trafficking charges today.

His attorney had hinted back in May that he would take a plea deal on the five charges. But at a hearing in June he only pleaded no contest to two of the charges.

According to Putnam County Court Records, jury selection on the remaining three charges begins Monday morning.

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/24305997/detail.html

WHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTT?

Ron pled no contest to two of the five drug charges and the trial is for the remaining three?
That can't be right! Do they have Ron mixed up with Tommy?
The $#@^ media ticks me off so bad! :banghead:
Whisp, it is almost 10:00 am here, not too early for a drink is it?
Heck no, it's noon or 5:00 somewhere right?

 

[Helplessly Hoping]

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video...or+Today/50619441001/50624658001/167556748001

not a live feed but comments from Shoemaker

eta working on a plea deal to get Ron 15 to 30 per reporter

 

[1Chump]

Here is a link to an article an attorney wrote for advertisement purposes about "preparing for a jury trial Jacksonville Florida." I've only copied the start of the jury process but it answers all the questions about jury selection, voir dire, etc.

Selecting the Jury

On the day your case goes to trial, a group of prospective jurors is selected at random. If the jury will consist of the traditional 12 jurors, about 30 prospective jurors will be called. If the jury will consist of only six or eight jurors, the jury pool is likely to be smaller.

The pool of prospective jurors is brought into the courtroom, and a smaller group is chosen at random and seated in the jury box. The judge then asks them questions. The goal of this questioning process, which lawyers refer to by the French term, voir dire, is to select a fair and impartial jury.


http://articles.directorym.com/Prep..._Jacksonville_FL-r935226-Jacksonville_FL.html

 

[Helplessly Hoping]

Ron chose to have a jury trial. Its up to the defendant what route they want to take. I just cant see this being Shoemakers idea when the evidence is so highly stacked agaisnt his client. jmo

ITA but Shoemaker could have withdrawn as his lawyer so I think Shoemaker has a plan. Dam* I wish I was there.