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Originally Posted by CMANN
I would have to agree with you. Let me add a couple of my own.
Did the judge gave nearly every decision to the benefit of the prosecution?
Did the prosecution over charge in this case?
Was the judge so concerned about the budgetary expenses of a new trial that may have influenced his decisions?
Was the defense attorney experienced and competent enough to be handling the trial?
Did the defendant in a fair trial?
Does anybody care?
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Right on all counts. And I do care. Our justice system is supposed to be designed to be fair. It's not supposed to be about money and elections. Something is getting lost in the translation.
With all the concern about budgetary problems, inability/difficulty to seat a jury, many doors (despite Judge Perry's efforts) open to grounds for mistrial/appeal, I don't see JP invoking the death penalty should she be found guilty of a death penalty charge and the jury making its recommendation for death. It is only a recommendation, not the sentence. The actual sentence is Judge Perry's call. If he does go with that recommendation, it will be an automatic appeal. Even if that appeal is denied (don't know if that one can be), then they can appeal, and appeal, and appeal for years and that ain't cheap.