Scott Peterson verdict

SullyGirl · Post by **SullyGirl** » November 12, 2004 2:47 pm

To be announced at 4:00.

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » November 12, 2004 2:56 pm

which time zone???

SullyGirl · Post by **SullyGirl** » November 12, 2004 2:57 pm

Eastern

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » November 12, 2004 2:58 pm

thank you. I was thinking maybe Western because of the trial location.

BottleofRum · Post by **BottleofRum** » November 12, 2004 2:59 pm

Considering the new jury just started deliberating this morning this is very quick. If history is any indication quick verdicts usually mean an acquittal.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » November 12, 2004 3:01 pm

BottleofRum wrote:Considering the new jury just started deliberating this morning this is very quick. If history is any indication quick verdicts usually mean an acquittal.

The same thing can be said of convictions.

BottleofRum · Post by **BottleofRum** » November 12, 2004 3:11 pm

buffettbride wrote:
BottleofRum wrote:Considering the new jury just started deliberating this morning this is very quick. If history is any indication quick verdicts usually mean an acquittal.
The same thing can be said of convictions.

I didn't say I was hoping for an acquittal! Generally, when a jury reaches a quick verdict it means an acquittal. As a law major in college this was one of the many things we learned about juries. Every jury is different lets just hope they get it right.

Lastplaneout · Post by **Lastplaneout** » November 12, 2004 3:12 pm

If this rotten sonofabitch gets acquitted I give up

PHBeerman · Post by **PHBeerman** » November 12, 2004 3:13 pm

Lastplaneout wrote:If this rotten sonofabitch gets acquitted I give up

Do you promise to shoot yourself??

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » November 12, 2004 3:14 pm

After he gets acquitted, maybe OJ will help him find the real killer.

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » November 12, 2004 3:14 pm

The phrase "justice system" is an oxymoron.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » November 12, 2004 3:15 pm

BottleofRum wrote:
buffettbride wrote:
BottleofRum wrote:Considering the new jury just started deliberating this morning this is very quick. If history is any indication quick verdicts usually mean an acquittal.
The same thing can be said of convictions.
I didn't say I was hoping for an acquittal! Generally, when a jury reaches a quick verdict it means an acquittal. As a law major in college this was one of the many things we learned about juries. Every jury is different lets just hope they get it right.

Oh I know..that's why I was laughing. Unfortunately I think even if he is found guilty, that it won't be a difficult appeals process to get a new trial because of the juror issues. I'm most definitely NOT a lawyer

but there is no way I EVER woulda been picked for this jury because I was due with my son only 1 year after Laci!

PHBeerman · Post by **PHBeerman** » November 12, 2004 3:15 pm

I am guessing that this will turn out the same as all of the other Media trials. If the boat don't fit, you must aquit.

I hate our legal system!!!!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » November 12, 2004 3:18 pm

I agree Troy. It's very frustrating.

captainjoe · Post by **captainjoe** » November 12, 2004 3:19 pm

While the case is terrible and I would never want to go through something like this, but why does this case get so much attention? Why this murder case and not another one? What does this say about our society? It is almost like we glorify criminals. It is kind of the same way we idolize mafia bosses - look at John Gotti. Are we that morbid as a culture? I just don't think that it deserves this much attention. If I was Lacey's parents, I would not like having to mourn in front the country. I would hope that the case would be quick so I could pick up the pieces of our lives as soon as possible. Almost two years now and Lacy's parents still do not have any closure.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » November 12, 2004 3:23 pm

It's a unique case partially because Laci was pregnant. This may or may not set a precedent regarding potential future fetal protection laws as well. Women's reproductive rights groups were up in arms when the charges made were Murder 1 for both Laci and Connor--but later faded because something that already exists in CA law regarding fetal protection. It is a unique legal precedent though, in my opinion.

As for sensational...that's just the press and there's not really much to be done about it. I didn't follow this case super-closely but I paid some attention when deliberations started.

ph4ever · Post by **ph4ever** » November 12, 2004 3:31 pm

captainjoe wrote:While the case is terrible and I would never want to go through something like this, but why does this case get so much attention? Why this murder case and not another one? What does this say about our society? It is almost like we glorify criminals. It is kind of the same way we idolize mafia bosses - look at John Gotti. Are we that morbid as a culture? I just don't think that it deserves this much attention. If I was Lacey's parents, I would not like having to mourn in front the country. I would hope that the case would be quick so I could pick up the pieces of our lives as soon as possible. Almost two years now and Lacy's parents still do not have any closure.

I believe the answer in that question lies in the bottleneck of traffic that occurs from onlookers straining to see blood and guts at the scene of an accident.

PHBeerman · Post by **PHBeerman** » November 12, 2004 3:36 pm

I wish they would have just shot the bastard. Let him rot in hell!!

Anyone who would do that to their unborn child gets no sympathy from me sorry.

EDIT THIS IS NOT AN ABORTION ARGUMENT!!!!! THIS IS A MURDER ARGUMENT!!!!

Lastplaneout · Post by **Lastplaneout** » November 12, 2004 3:43 pm

PHBeerman wrote:
Lastplaneout wrote:If this rotten sonofabitch gets acquitted I give up
Do you promise to shoot yourself??

Since it sounds like you have an itchy trigger finger....you can shoot me

Can't wait till the Michael Jackson trial

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » November 12, 2004 3:44 pm

Lastplaneout wrote:
PHBeerman wrote:
Lastplaneout wrote:If this rotten sonofabitch gets acquitted I give up
Do you promise to shoot yourself??
Since it sounds like you have an itchy trigger finger....you can shoot me

I think I can speak for Troy and say that he would never shoot a woman...and a man that shaves his legs is pretty much the same thing