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18. Representing their client WITHIN the constraints of justice... But Justice is more important

Wed Apr 11, 2012, 09:02 PM

Apr 2012

Too many people watch Matlock or Perry Mason or shit like that where the attorney do all these shenanigans that get their client off on occasion. Justice is rarely followed in many cases, and people get these jaded views of the law which shouldn't happen at all.

The fact is that there is NO WAY that Zimmerman can in ANY WAY be innocent of murder. So your advice is right alongside what I would say. If his lawyer had ANY decency and desire of the law, he would HIGHLY RECOMMEND that Zimmerman cop a plea and hope for 20-25 years. If he has to go to trial, then voir dire would be extremely important, and he would have to be DAMN sure that he gets some white people on that jury during voir dire. That may be insensitive to say, but it's the truth. I wish it weren't like that, but the republicanist bastards have made it so our justice system is all screwed up to Gaia, and we need to ensure justice as much as possible.

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Mark O'Mara is new Zimmerman Defense Lawyer [View all] BanTheGOP Apr 2012 OP

Everybody is entitled to a great defense (though few get one). MidwestTransplant Apr 2012 #1

I can't believe he's still in the country..... Bo Apr 2012 #75

If Mr. Zimmerman is so worried leftynyc Apr 2012 #77

Apology for what? jberryhill Apr 2012 #2

By hiring a "Legal Expert" who is obviously going to cause ruffles BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #12

LOL sanph Apr 2012 #21

Enjoy your stay. greiner3 Apr 2012 #29

How so? Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #37

Sorry, but he's right leftynyc Apr 2012 #78

Ban the GOP, please. JDPriestly Apr 2012 #23

Here is what it has to do with: JDPriestly Apr 2012 #74

That is simply silly jberryhill Apr 2012 #28

This was a kind response. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #38

A judge can also toss the case leftynyc Apr 2012 #79

Jump to conclusions? I think it's a bit late for that. yardwork Apr 2012 #3

Everyone is entitled to legal counsel. Didn't you read To Kill A Mockingbird? Ian David Apr 2012 #4

Yes. But unlike Zimmerman, the defendent was COMPLETELY innocent n/t BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #9

LOL sanph Apr 2012 #22

You ought to reread YOUR statement BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #47

Racism is not limited to the south madville Apr 2012 #61

you forgot the sarcasm lil thingy Bo Apr 2012 #76

Reading your post melm00se Apr 2012 #81

"Jury of his peers." Igel Apr 2012 #93

It doesn't matter if someone is innocent or not. Everyone gets counsel. n/t Ian David Apr 2012 #87

Bob Ewell didn't get legal counsel, he just got killed JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2012 #84

are you seriously advocating denying people the best legal defense they can afford/obtain? mike_c Apr 2012 #5

But defense attorneys ALSO have an ethical duty to promote JUSTICE not just their client's innocence BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #6

The duty is to the client. Hepburn Apr 2012 #10

He will HAVE to give false testimony which is the POINT. BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #14

LOL sanph Apr 2012 #26

Actually; greiner3 Apr 2012 #30

Or it was an example. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #35

The Justice System is pretty complex Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #34

Are you an authority? BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #39

You speak very subjectively. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #40

You DON'T know all the evidence leftynyc Apr 2012 #80

No he won't jberryhill Apr 2012 #54

To add, I believe prosecution overreached on Casey Anthony's Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #57

Yup jberryhill Apr 2012 #63

The *key* here is that Zimmerman has the right to *any* defense he can obtain. End of story. SlimJimmy Apr 2012 #11

You are completely incorrect. HooptieWagon Apr 2012 #17

Representing their client WITHIN the constraints of justice... But Justice is more important BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #18

I have no illusions about how courts and lawyers function jberryhill Apr 2012 #49

Perfect timing, Counselor. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #53

Naw, I spend too much time reading birther droppings for fun jberryhill Apr 2012 #56

Did that nut ever pay Georgia the $20k Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #58

Oh, yeah, she paid it jberryhill Apr 2012 #60

For the love of Mike. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #64

Oh, then brace yourself jberryhill Apr 2012 #66

Seriously? Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #69

This is partial jberryhill Apr 2012 #70

Every defendant deserves as good a defense as possible. JDPriestly Apr 2012 #27

Sorry; greiner3 Apr 2012 #31

It has everything to do with the OP jberryhill Apr 2012 #59

I love the "Boston Massacre" case because it illustrated perfectly our model of justice. SlimJimmy Apr 2012 #89

Post removed Post removed Apr 2012 #42

What do you do for a living? snooper2 Apr 2012 #86

"Zimmerman is OK but concerned about his future. "He's frightened." nineteen50 Apr 2012 #7

To him, yes. N/t BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #13

So he's given up golf? Typical NYC Lib Apr 2012 #8

I doubt that O'Mara will show up on Channel 6 for some time. amandabeech Apr 2012 #15

I'm not talking during the trial; of course that would be unethical BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #19

If he competently represents his client, HooptieWagon Apr 2012 #24

He won't be damaged goods in the eyes of other attorneys and their staffs. amandabeech Apr 2012 #33

What do they mean by "legal expert" --is he just some clown they call in when there's a big case, MADem Apr 2012 #16

It doesn't matter... it's all $$$$ to everyone concerned BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #20

Well, it wouldn't be ethical for him to appear, anyway, to discuss the case, MADem Apr 2012 #25

You must really hate those Legal Zoom commericals with Robert Shapiro then RZM Apr 2012 #36

Apparently, you are wrong on that one, RZM. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #48

Are you serious? Seeking Serenity Apr 2012 #32

You don't know the half of it. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #41

Yes to both BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #43

Priceless. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #44

+1 Seeking Serenity Apr 2012 #51

Here are some more happy fun ball opinions Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #55

Man up BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #65

Could you explain your use of the word "man" in "man up"? jberryhill Apr 2012 #67

I didn't question your consistency. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #68

But back to the topic at hand Seeking Serenity Apr 2012 #71

Yowza jberryhill Apr 2012 #52

Nooo, we NEED the GOP! JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2012 #85

Fortunately, our founding fathers thought otherwise. PA Democrat Apr 2012 #82

Would you want to describe for me how I'm overturning the Constitution? BanTheGOP Apr 2012 #90

The fact that you cannot fathom why any attorney "worth his constitutional salt" PA Democrat Apr 2012 #92

The only thing more EMBARASSING than this OP is the fact that 6 people rec'd it. n/t K Gardner Apr 2012 #45

+1 Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #46

Oh lord.. people have tweeted it. Are people actually reading it or just looking at the title K Gardner Apr 2012 #50

Lovely. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #62

Amen. Isn't there a limit on editorializing in LBN? cthulu2016 Apr 2012 #72

Yes and no. OpEd/Feature pieces are not SOP, Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #73

Sad and ironic. PA Democrat Apr 2012 #83

heard the phone call this morning on 105.1 from the mother of the main witness Roland99 Apr 2012 #88

That would be stupid. Lil Missy Apr 2012 #91