The Jodi Arias Trial--Fatal Attraction – The Murder of Travis Alexander

[HairOfTheDog]

I was wrong about the sequence of tomorrow's penalty phase.

Here's what's on the schedule for Thursday, 5/16.

After the defense and then the prosecution finish opening statements:


Up First: The Prosecution
(I think this is where Martinez may use Arias's post-verdict interview)
Alexander's family members may take the stand for the prosecution to give victim impact statements. The family's statements will likely be emotional as they describe their loss.

Up Second: The Defense
The sentencing phase is the defense’s opportunity to ask the jury for leniency and present evidence supporting why Arias should be spared from the death penalty. Witnesses may include Arias’ friends and family. Arias could also make a statement to the jury pleading for her life to be spared.

Followed by: Closing Arguments
Defense Closing Arguments
Prosecution Closing arguments
The defense has a chance for rebuttal

And Lastly:
The jury deliberates for a third time to determine whether Arias should be sentenced to life or death. Their decision must be unanimous. In the case of a deadlock, a mistrial would be granted and a new jury would be chosen for this phase only.

Ref: HLN

Edited for accuracy