In Interview, Zimmerman's Lawyer Says Trial Won't Happen In 2012

[Amerigo Vespucci]

In Interview, Zimmerman's Lawyer Says Trial Won't Happen In 2012

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/04/12/150525258/in-interview-zimmermans-lawyer-says-trial-wont-happen-in-2012



On when might the trial start:

"Again, without even having seen the evidence, and knowing what it's going to take to analyze it, evaluate it, and respond to it, it would be guesswork. But, most cases like this, I cannot imagine it going to trial within the year."

On the possibly using Florida's 'Stand Your Ground' defense:

"I don't know... certainly there seems to be a facet of the case which will be that self defense was an issue. And when I say 'self defense,' people always now say, 'Stand Your Ground.' Because that seems to be the now catch-phrase for what self defense is, and the way we've changed those statutes."

"I don't know where along the line self defense is going to play within it, but I'm certain it's going to have a part."

[MADem]

1. Hmmm. Perhaps there will be a plea deal in 2012. nt

[Junkdrawer]

2. Stayclassie told ya so....

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=538788

[Amerigo Vespucci]

3. Yep...looks like that was an accurate prefiction. n/t

[anti-alec]

4. Well, I say the trial begins 60 days

as per Speedy Trial Act provision.

Not next year. Not two years.

THIS YEAR, while it's still fresh in everyone's heads.

The prosecution is ready. The defense is just stalling for more time. That defense needs to be held under contempt until this moron agrees to a speedy trial to have a trial date set for early June.

[gkhouston]

5. Why? Does his client need some extra time to get religion? n/t