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13. A defense attorney can make almost anything relevant

Reply to U of M Dem (Reply #5)

Thu Mar 22, 2012, 05:14 PM

Mar 2012

I doubt the prosecutor could keep it out if the suspension was for fighting. Actually if Zimmerman's story is that Martin attacked him, then it can be relevant (evidence of prior violent behavior). No one saw the beginning of the fight (if there was a fight), and Zimmerman is entitled to present his defense.

Zimmerman's prior violent behavior is viewed as evidence as well.

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TYT: Trayvon Martin Smear Attempt By Glenn Beck's 'The Blaze' [View all] ihavenobias Mar 2012 OP

Being suspended from school is grounds for public summary execution? hedgehog Mar 2012 #1

Trayvon's suspension will be a element of Zimmerman's exboyfil Mar 2012 #2

Using an ad hominem defense... U of M Dem Mar 2012 #5

A defense attorney can make almost anything relevant exboyfil Mar 2012 #13

Suspension for tardiness is near universal in High School pschoeb Mar 2012 #11

Still does not make any sense to suspend for tardies exboyfil Mar 2012 #12

Suspended for tardiness doesn't make any sense at all. Chemisse Mar 2012 #14

The Blaze, what an appropriate name wxgeek7 Mar 2012 #3

Is this what you mean? Attack machines? The Wielding Truth Mar 2012 #4

Nope, though that's a kewl game wxgeek7 Mar 2012 #10

Totally expected NICO9000 Mar 2012 #6

Beck is lower than pond scum florida08 Mar 2012 #7

This is beyond the pale. It should make mentally healthy people ill. 20score Mar 2012 #8

Glenn Beck the consummate degenrate slime-ball Bill USA Mar 2012 #9

Put me down for some of that repulsion too. ScottLand Mar 2012 #15

Trayvon's father said he was in an unauthorized area of the school. PDJane Mar 2012 #16

Glenn Beck was fired from Fox, could it have been for.... fasttense Mar 2012 #17