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Blue_In_AK

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47. She charged murder two

Wed Apr 11, 2012, 10:44 PM

Apr 2012

to leave open the lesser included offense of manslaughter. If she can't prove enough for a second-degree murder conviction, she most surely can prove enough for manslaughter. Prosecutors always bring the most serious charge they can, even if they're not sure they can convict.

"Lesser included" is the name of the game.

edit: After reading this thread, did I miss the point? People are concerned for how she was dressed? Hmm ... I thought the OP had to do with the charge. Silly me.

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I'm quickly losing my confidence in this State Attorney. [View all] RandySF Apr 2012 OP

I don't think so. madaboutharry Apr 2012 #1

And an avid right-winger lumpy Apr 2012 #34

I don't see that her politics matter. madaboutharry Apr 2012 #38

What do you base that on? (I know nothing about her.) 11 Bravo Apr 2012 #39

I disagree. She's confident and apparently knows her stuff. Give her a chance. Booster Apr 2012 #2

+1 ellisonz Apr 2012 #3

She's a good prosecutor XanaDUer Apr 2012 #4

thanks Whisp Apr 2012 #30

Yes some things transcend politics imo. Nt XanaDUer Apr 2012 #43

Sorry you don't understand the process; elleng Apr 2012 #5

She seems knowledgeable and easy in front of a crowd which is really WCGreen Apr 2012 #6

I like her. MoonRiver Apr 2012 #7

I thought she was dressed more for an evening at the theater? notadmblnd Apr 2012 #8

*facepalm* nolabear Apr 2012 #26

yeh, I was willing to give her the benefit a doubt too until Whisp Apr 2012 #31

I think she's just a flashy dresser grasswire Apr 2012 #32

Florida is BushCo's playground. EFerrari Apr 2012 #9

oh my. so that she dismissed the GJ and indicted Zimmerman cali Apr 2012 #15

Next time you put words in my mouth, I hope you choose more rational ones. EFerrari Apr 2012 #24

well qazplm Apr 2012 #27

what? that things don't always go by the book in florida? arely staircase Apr 2012 #33

What part of "Florida is BushCo's playground" is irrational, exactly? EFerrari Apr 2012 #41

. NCTraveler Apr 2012 #50

I heard the woman is good. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #10

I did, too -- and I think it was from a pretty objective source (some guest gateley Apr 2012 #14

That's what I heard. nt Sarah Ibarruri Apr 2012 #46

Murder 2 sounds about right for GZ, given that it's Florida. Not a "Hail Mary Pass." eom leveymg Apr 2012 #11

She's acting responsible. Major Hogwash Apr 2012 #12

Sounds competent and confident. aquart Apr 2012 #13

Read on her conviction rate. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2012 #16

lol, I just said that to my family - "She's enjoying this too much." dmr Apr 2012 #17

Agree n/t godai Apr 2012 #22

Thanks for the Concern Thread, posted not 2 mins into the presser. Fail. n/t K Gardner Apr 2012 #18

I disagree, judging someone on their presser is ridiculous. nt Raine Apr 2012 #19

Why is she being so nice to Zimmerman? godai Apr 2012 #20

I covered law enforcement and courts as a reporter for years. Fawke Em Apr 2012 #21

Not necessarily guitar man Apr 2012 #23

I completely disagree. She's being professional and helpful. nolabear Apr 2012 #25

You got it just right. The only thing I can't believe is the way she thanked the Governor Rick Scot Justice wanted Apr 2012 #28

Exactly. Too much smiling. A big, fat NRA check in her Republican back pocket? nt onehandle Apr 2012 #29

Good God, what a bizarre speculation based on nothing but bias. nolabear Apr 2012 #35

I hear you. Sometimes this place gets pretty fucking surreal. 11 Bravo Apr 2012 #40

I don't fully trust her gopiscrap Apr 2012 #36

I knew this would happen. Dreamer Tatum Apr 2012 #37

Sadly, this case has turned into a business for many. Zax2me Apr 2012 #44

I'm happy that Zimmerman is being charged. RandySF Apr 2012 #45

She has a reputation as a tough prosecutor. bluestate10 Apr 2012 #42

She charged murder two Blue_In_AK Apr 2012 #47

she wouldn't take a case to lose it. spanone Apr 2012 #48

This woman is tough. Look up her conviction rate. DevonRex Apr 2012 #49