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Cameras Allowed in Retrial of Jodi Arias

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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

Motions and Twitter and Juries Oh My! (State v. Jodi Arias)

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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)

My Predictions for State v. Jodi Arias

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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

Too Cowardly To Face The Victims?

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Thursday, May 9, 2013 was the day to start the aggravation phase in the State v. Jodi Arias trial. Just twelve hours before the anticipated start, the GUILTY verdict was read and Arias officially became a "murderer." The aggravation phase has been … [Read more...] about Too Cowardly To Face The Victims?

Jury Instructions in State v. Jodi Arias

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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?

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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?