Judge Stephens issued her order regarding whether cameras will be allowed in the courtroom during the retrial of the penalty phase in State v. Jodi Arias. I am happy to report that yes, cameras will be allowed! However, no coverage can be aired … [Read more...] about Cameras Allowed in Retrial of Jodi Arias
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Quick Update on Day 3 of Jury Deliberations in State v. Devault
The jury has been deliberating for 3 days in the State v. Marissa Devault death penalty trial. The jury can convict her of First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder (heat of passion) or it could acquit her - although I find that unlikely. Here is a … [Read more...] about Quick Update on Day 3 of Jury Deliberations in State v. Devault
Opening Statements in St. v. Marissa Devault
MKL's take on the Opening Statements in Devault Today I was in the courtroom for the opening statements in the State v. Marissa Devault case. This is a death penalty case in Maricopa County. The State is alleging Devault murdered her husband by … [Read more...] about Opening Statements in St. v. Marissa Devault
The Next Big Trial In Maricopa County is Here – St. v. Marissa Devault
At this time last year our Country started the downward spiral of obsession with the State v. Jodi Arias trial. The last part of the story will begin on March 17 with the jury selection for the re-trial of the penalty phase. Another trial that just … [Read more...] about The Next Big Trial In Maricopa County is Here – St. v. Marissa Devault
The Question of Death in the Court of Public Opinion – Arias
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
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
HUNG JURY! MISTRIAL! STATE V. JODI ARIAS
The "verdict" came to us at around 4:20 p.m. Arizona time. The jury, that was chosen almost 5 1/2 months ago could not reach a unanimous decision. They were split 8 for death and 4 for life. Thus, Judge Stephens declared a mistrial for the … [Read more...] about HUNG JURY! MISTRIAL! STATE V. JODI 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