Zimmerman/Martin case outcomes

[RZM]

16 votes, 0 passes | Time left: Unlimited
	Zimmerman convicted of second degree murder
	5 (31%)
	Zimmerman acquitted of second degree murder
	4 (25%)
	Zimmerman cops plea to lesser charge(s)
	6 (38%)
	Charges dropped
	1 (6%)
	Other
	0 (0%)
	0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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[Little Star]

1. I like the new polls that show names of voters. n/t

[RZM]

2. Me too. I also like the disclaimer

[hlthe2b]

3. Guilty to the lesser included charge of manslaughter?

[Solomon]

5. I noticed that too. The poll leaves that outcome out.

Because the op thinks the prosecution "overcharged."

[DevonRex]

8. Can't overcharge in FL since lesser offenses are automatically included

as jury options. Therefore, they should have been included as poll options, no?

[RZM]

11. Yes they should have

I'm not a legal expert, just an observer like everybody else. Wasn't aware that Florida law allows for that.

[DevonRex]

13. I wasn't either until last week.

So don't feel bad. Everybody is just using the other option for it and explaining their vote so it's working out fine. What else could other have been anyway? You listed all the other options clearly, plus it's a good way to kick the poll up.

[RZM]

12. Nice passive-aggressive post there

I don't believe I've definitely stated that. I have stated that it's POSSIBLE the prosecution overcharged in order to get a plea deal and wrap this thing up. I have also stated that it's POSSIBLE the prosecution feels the evidence is strong and there is a good chance of a conviction. Funny how you left that last part out.

http://sync.democraticunderground.com/1002550813#post23

Since I neglected some relevant options on this poll, it's pretty clear I'm not an expert on Florida law or the judicial system at large. But if we only posted about things we know lots about, this place wouldn't be nearly as interesting, would it? My opinion is that a conviction for second degree murder will be difficult. But I don't know that for sure, it's just a guess.

[cthulu2016]

6. None of the above

Florida juries are free to consider lesser included offenses.

A manslaughter conviction is likeliest, IMO.

[PA Democrat]

7. Other. I think the jury will find him guilty of manslaughter.

[emulatorloo]

9. Manslaughter n/t