As a criminal law attorney there are some things you just KNOW. You KNOW your client is more likely guilty than not; You KNOW the public thinks the world would be a better place without you; You KNOW not to mess with karma if you can help … [Read more...] about The Question of Death in the Court of Public Opinion – Arias
Current Cases in the Media
Supreme Court Denies Petition In State v. Jodi Arias
Today the Arizona Supreme Court denied jurisdiction of the Petition for Review that the Defense filed in State v. Jodi Arias regarding the probable cause determination of aggravating factors and the testimony of Det. Flores. I have attached both the … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Denies Petition In State v. Jodi Arias
Make-Up For A Murderer? Are You Kidding Me? (St. v. Arias)
People are floored but the fact that Jodi Arias was given make-up to wear during the "interview circus." Yes, I agree, a convicted murderer should not have the privilege of wearing make-up. And, this is just wrong considering she is in jail and she … [Read more...] about Make-Up For A Murderer? Are You Kidding Me? (St. v. Arias)
Did She Say Enough? Jodi Arias Pleads For Her Life
Today was Jodi's last chance to plead for her life to the jury that convicted her of first degree, premeditated murder. Although the day started slow, it picked up just over an hour after it was supposed to start. In front of a packed courtroom … [Read more...] about Did She Say Enough? Jodi Arias Pleads For Her Life
My Predictions for State v. Jodi Arias
My predictions are: 1. Jodi Arias will make a statement, will appear to cry, will blame others and will not say sorry for killing Travis Alexander. 2. The Jury will return a verdict of "death" tomorrow. … [Read more...] about My Predictions for State v. Jodi Arias
Jury Instructions in State v. Jodi Arias
I am sitting outside the courtroom in Maricopa County waiting for the verdict in State v. Jodi Arias. Will it be First Degree Murder? Or Manslaughter? The world outside the jury room seems to believe it will the the former; and, we all know what … [Read more...] about Jury Instructions in State v. Jodi Arias
ANOTHER MOTION FOR MISTRIAL IN STATE V. ARIAS? SERIOUSLY?
The Defense in State v. Jodi Arias filed ANOTHER motion for a mistrial this past Sunday regarding prosecutorial misconduct and ineffective assistance of counsel. Now before you start going batty and cursing them, hear me out. The trial has … [Read more...] about ANOTHER MOTION FOR MISTRIAL IN STATE V. ARIAS? SERIOUSLY?
Stories Like This Make Me Sad
There is a man in Tucson that was convicted as a teenager in 1972 for murder. Louis Taylor, who is now 59, has lived almost his entire life in prison. He was convicted for setting fire to a hotel in December 1970 that caused the deaths of 29 … [Read more...] about Stories Like This Make Me Sad