legalmania
Verified Paralegal
I really hate the fact that the defense has to try to make Travis look like he was this terrible person, it is such a weak defense that even Arizona law says that verbal abuse is not a defense to justifiable homicide. IMO, she really would have been better off stabbing or shooting him just a couple of times in the knees non life treating and then ran to a neighbors house and have them call 911. What she did was over kill. I hope the jury realizes she has never even had a bruise because of Travis, as far as what I've seen. If I missed something I apologize. I haven't heard any police reports about her being abused or stalked as a matter of fact she was the one who was stalking Travis. Of course the defense has just started their case, but I just don't see much hope or justifiable homicide. If this jury comes back with anything other than first degree then something has to be done so juries understand reasonable doubt. If 1 thing is reasonable, it doesn't necessarily mean you have to rule that way. It's a collection of facts put together that makes it reasonable doubt. IMO I think the instructions should go into depth on the meaning of reasonable doubt.