March 14, 2006, 08:12
Shane PhelpsHELP ASAP!!! Closing argument with lesser included
Outstanding verdict! Contratulations.
quote:
Originally posted by Melanie R. Walker:
The jury took 30 minutes to give our defendant 99 years. They had taken that long debating about the difference between that and life. Thanks to all of you for your help. We used much of your advice.
Did your jury send out a note, the one we all know and love, that asks: " Which is more, 99 years or life?"
Congrats!
March 14, 2006, 09:56
Melanie R. WalkerBut sadly, we didn't get that note. Our judge knows all too well that it is often asked, so he let the jury know that he couldn't tell them the difference after he read them the charge. They told us afterward that they just wanted to be certain that he never got out. And he probably won't.
And here is an opinion released today that confirms your suspicion that the deadly conduct lesser was not required:
click here.