Jodi Arias Trial Part 5, starting with Violet STILLLLL rambling April 4

[Brit17]

So I guess the DT will rest tomorrow and JM will start his rebuttal case? ...

 

[Uncle Remus]

I am so confused ... So the judge read the stipulation that it was Jodi's reflection in the photo and she was not holding a weapon ... Ok ... So ...

1. Why did JM concede that it was actually JA in that photo at all when he thought it was a dog? ..

2. I don't think that JM ever said that JA was actually holding a weapon while taking the photos of TA in the shower in the first place, so why is the DT looking so full of themselves? ... it doesn't mean that JA didn't have a weapon on the floor, behind her, in her sock, in a pocket, hidden under something, etc. ...

3. The judge told the jury to be there 9:30am tomorrow, does that mean they are done with all things Violet? ...

Sidebar - I could never be a defense attorney ... How can Nurmi and Willie sit there looking all smug working to get a cold-blooded murderer free? ... How do they sleep at night? ... I know I couldn't do it that's for sure ...

It might be that they believe everyone accused of a crime by the government has a constitutional right to a defense in court and that all defendants are innocent until proven guilty by the State.

 

[SingWithFlowers]

I am so confused ... So the judge read the stipulation that it was Jodi's reflection in the photo and she was not holding a weapon ... Ok ... So ...

1. Why did JM concede that it was actually JA in that photo at all when he thought it was a dog? ..

2. I don't think that JM ever said that JA was actually holding a weapon while taking the photos of TA in the shower in the first place, so why is the DT looking so full of themselves? ... it doesn't mean that JA didn't have a weapon on the floor, behind her, in her sock, in a pocket, hidden under something, etc. ...

3. The judge told the jury to be there 9:30am tomorrow, does that mean they are done with all things Violet? ...

Sidebar - I could never be a defense attorney ... How can Nurmi and Willie sit there looking all smug working to get a cold-blooded murderer free? ... How do they sleep at night? ... I know I couldn't do it that's for sure ...

He didn't think it was a dog, he was arguing that he could trace a dog in the picture to prove that these tracings are up to interpretation.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I am so confused ... So the judge read the stipulation that it was Jodi's reflection in the photo and she was not holding a weapon ... Ok ... So ...

1. Why did JM concede that it was actually JA in that photo at all when he thought it was a dog? ..

2. I don't think that JM ever said that JA was actually holding a weapon while taking the photos of TA in the shower in the first place, so why is the DT looking so full of themselves? ... it doesn't mean that JA didn't have a weapon on the floor, behind her, in her sock, in a pocket, hidden under something, etc. ...

3. The judge told the jury to be there 9:30am tomorrow, does that mean they are done with all things Violet? ...

Sidebar - I could never be a defense attorney ... How can Nurmi and Willie sit there looking all smug working to get a cold-blooded murderer free? ... How do they sleep at night? ... I know I couldn't do it that's for sure ...

IIRC, she read a stipulation that the parties agree that at the time that picture was taken, Jodi was not holding a weapon. No mention of the reflection in his eyes.

I understand that this is America and everyone deserves a fair trial, but SOMETIMES I think that some defense attorneys get a rush from getting someone who is so despicable and so guilty acquitted. Not just talking about Jodi. I'm sure there was a lot of back slapping when CA was acquitted; I'm sure they were as amazed as everyone else that she got off. Near the end of the trial, they were looking for a plea deal, for heaven's sake. Get a killer acquitted, and then walk away. It wasn't their family member killed, after all.

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

Where I live there's an attorney who places slick advertisements in nearly every publication he can to solicit personal injury clientele. One of the common phrases revolves around making 'them pay' - whoever 'them' is - for your injury.

A couple of months ago that attorney's wife ran a stoplight and plowed down a nanny pushing an 18 month old in a stroller. The nanny died at the scene and the toddler was in critical condition for a couple of months. This after having given birth herself the day before.

Since the accident the attorney has toned down his advertisements to read only 'if you have an accident - call'

Funny how one's perspective changes with the circumstances...

IIRC, she read a stipulation that the parties agree that at the time that picture was taken, Jodi was not holding a weapon. No mention of the reflection in his eyes.

I understand that this is America and everyone deserves a fair trial, but SOMETIMES I think that some defense attorneys get a rush from getting someone who is so despicable and so guilty acquitted. Not just talking about Jodi. I'm sure there was a lot of back slapping when CA was acquitted; I'm sure they were as amazed as everyone else that she got off. Near the end of the trial, they were looking for a plea deal, for heaven's sake. Get a killer acquitted, and then walk away. It wasn't their family member killed, after all.

 

[PebblesMK]

A friend of mine posted some pictures from the bombing. People who were literally blown up, it looks like a scene from a gory movie- but it's real life. Oh dear Lord...

 

[mrsksomeday]

A friend of mine posted some pictures from the bombing. People who were literally blown up, it looks like a scene from a gory movie- but it's real life. Oh dear Lord...

I have seen a picture going around twitter saying the man in the picture was running for Sandy Hook and his feet were gone. I can't un-see that and I am still very upset about it.

 

[dogzrule]

I have seen a picture going around twitter saying the man in the picture was running for Sandy Hook and his feet were gone. I can't un-see that and I am still very upset about it.

Oh, heavens. I hope that's not true.

A co-worker's cousin works at Mass General and he said there's just an unbelievable number of amputations occuring.

 

[Brit17]

It might be that they believe everyone accused of a crime by the government has a constitutional right to a defense in court and that all defendants are innocent until proven guilty by the State.

I was just saying that I personally couldn't be a defense lawyer especially if I had any indication that I was defending someone who was guilty ... I would feel guilty myself if I got them off ... No offense to those who are defense lawyers ...

 

[usnuzuloose]

I was just saying that I personally couldn't be a defense lawyer especially if I had any indication that I was defending someone who was guilty ... I would feel guilty myself if I got them off ... No offense to those who are defense lawyers ...

I could not do it either. What if that person did it again?

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I was just saying that I personally couldn't be a defense lawyer especially if I had any indication that I was defending someone who was guilty ... I would feel guilty myself if I got them off ... No offense to those who are defense lawyers ...

Me neither. Nor could I be married to one.

Anyone remember the mitigation specialist from the CA trial?

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com..._casey-anthony-todd-macaluso-death-row-inmate

And if the facts of the JA trial and today's bombings in Boston haven't put you over the edge, google that mitigation specialist's husband and his crimes and why he's on death row, and how many times she's gotten him new trials in the interest of "justice".

 

[pigletgirl]

Me neither. Nor could I be married to one.

Anyone remember the mitigation specialist from the CA trial?

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2011-05-12/news/os-casey-anthony-trial-defense-bolin-20110512_1_casey-anthony-todd-macaluso-death-row-inmate

And if the facts of the JA trial and today's bombings in Boston haven't put you over the edge, google that mitigation specialist's husband and his crimes and why he's on death row, and how many times she's gotten him new trials in the interest of "justice".

I couldn't either. In good faith there is no way I would be able to represent a person like Jodi.

Do you think the DT really thinks Jodi is innocent?

 

[crz4mm2]

I couldn't either. In good faith there is no way I would be able to represent a person like Jodi.

Do you think the DT really thinks Jodi is innocent?

No, no I do not.

I think they are doing their JOB.

sigh.

 

[pigletgirl]

No, no I do not.

I think they are doing their JOB.

sigh.

Man....

 

[PebblesMK]

I couldn't either. In good faith there is no way I would be able to represent a person like Jodi.

Do you think the DT really thinks Jodi is innocent?

There are times that Nurmi seems like he couldn't care less what happens to her, but then others (like today) that he is willing to put everything he has on the line for her. Like JM said, so the "taxpayers can give you a few more cents". Maybe they have no conscious at all, their eyes are filled with $$$ and that's all that matters.

I can see being a defense lawyer for those who REALLY are wrongly accused where there is no evidence at all. I'm sure Jodi shared the entire scene with the whole DT but it wouldn't look good for her, so they're playing the memory card. Definitely couldn't it defend somebody who has neon signs blinking all around her "GUILTY GUILTY COLD HEARTED MURDERER GUILTY GUILTY"

 

[2DisPrincesses]

I could be remembering incorrectly, please correct me if I'm wrong. TA was sitting for the pic in the shower where he is looking directly at the camera. Didn't JA testify that she was crouching down when she took it? The outline on the blown-up reflection from TA's eye shows someone standing- how can this be accurate (unless of course JA is lying again)?

 

[Thumper_Man]

No, no I do not.

I think they are doing their JOB.

sigh.

I agree. If you recall, Nurmi wanted to be removed as counsel so he could concentrate on his private practice. Judge didn't allow it since he was already assigned before starting his private practice. Now he's stuck in it.

 

[lorimay]

I could be remembering incorrectly, please correct me if I'm wrong. TA was sitting for the pic in the shower where he is looking directly at the camera. Didn't JA testify that she was crouching down when she took it? The outline on the blown-up reflection from TA's eye shows someone standing- how can this be accurate (unless of course JA is lying again)?

Yep, thats what she said.
Emphasizing that the camera fell just a couple feet.

 

[crz4mm2]

I agree. If you recall, Nurmi wanted to be removed as counsel so he could concentrate on his private practice. Judge didn't allow it since he was already assigned before starting his private practice. Now he's stuck in it.

Yep.

Yep, thats what she said.
Emphasizing that the camera fell just a couple feet.

Yes, she did.

 

[MaryAnnDVC]

I couldn't either. In good faith there is no way I would be able to represent a person like Jodi.

Do you think the DT really thinks Jodi is innocent?

Absolutely not.

@BethKaras: Last week, LaViolette was ordered back to court Tuesday. It's not clear whether she still has to show up. If not, the defense could call another witness, or rest their case in chief. If the latter, then the State's rebuttal will begin. #JodiArias

Then this:

@BethKaras: LaViolette was not in court today, in person. Maybe by phone? #jodiarias