A lot a movement has happened in State v. Jodi Arias in the past couple days leading up to the status conference scheduled for Monday, August 26. It is anticipated that the firm trial date will be scheduled on Monday. Additionally, the Judge may … [Read more...] about Motions and Twitter and Juries Oh My! (State v. Jodi Arias)
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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
Schedule for the Rest of State v. Jodi Arias
Tomorrow, Thursday, April 25: starts at 9:30 am but only for part of the day Wednesday, May 1: starts at 9am and everyone stays there until it is done (even if after 5pm) Thursday, May 2: Jury instructions are read to jury, closings Friday, May 3: … [Read more...] about Schedule for the Rest of 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?
State v. Jodi Arias’ First Expert – Dr. Samuels
The State v. Jodi Arias Defense team called its first "expert witness," Dr. Richard Samuels. He took the stand to testify to "acute stress disorder" and "PTSD." As for him as a witness I thought he was actually easy to understand and I walked out … [Read more...] about State v. Jodi Arias’ First Expert – Dr. Samuels
Her Last Day
I could write a very long blog post on Jodi Arias' 18th and LAST day on the witness stand but it would bore you to tears and make you want to pull your hair out. Her 18 days of testifying were filled with inconsistencies, stories, sexual fantasies, … [Read more...] about Her Last Day
Jury v. Jodi Arias 3.6.13
Today we had the pleasure of listening to the questions the Jury had for Jodi Arias. Arizona is great in that it allows juror questions in every trial. They are read at the end of the questioning of the witness by both sides. The judge and the … [Read more...] about Jury v. Jodi Arias 3.6.13
Re-Direct Day 1, State v. Arias
Today was the first day of the REDIRECT examination of Jodi Arias in State v Jodi Arias. In Arizona there is direct examination, cross and then re-direct. As such, Jodi will get the last word when it comes to her testimony. This is the … [Read more...] about Re-Direct Day 1, State v. Arias