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I understand people have different opinions, but why do they have to lie?

Redbeard said:
The state failed to prove reckless endangerment with the m2, which would also be an element of proof in manslaughter.
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I agree 100% ...there's no doubt on, the state's mediocre presentation and counsel. It felt like...they went through the motions and they did not try the case as well as they should have.

A better group/team was needed.
 
ric27 said:
That's your opinion.

From my perspective it should have been manslaughter from the get go. Focus 100% on that and *more than likely* disprove Z's self defense

Add, the thirds...again from my perspective

The facts and the law only count for a third

The likability/dis likability of the defendant is another third

The relative skills of counsel at presenting their case are the final third.

And finally, where the case is heard and by which judge, can also be a factor.

The state gave a half assed attempt.....a little more oomph and the state gets their guilty verdict
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If you remember, when the jury took their first vote, they were split. with 3 not guilty, 2 manslaughter and 1 murder.

The reason 16 hours later all 6 voted not guilty, was because of the self defense laws. The state couldn't overcome all the evidence and testimony that supported Zimmerman's claim, so it wouldn't have mattered what they charged him with, they were not going to convict him of squat.
 
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