07-08-2013, 10:34 PM
I think part of the reason that Trayvon's toxicology was ruled admissible is because of the incoherent ramblings of ME Bao on the subject - opened the door enough to make the case law cited by West applicable. Bao was such a regrettable witness.
Don't know if the many meds that Zimmerman was on the night of the killing can be used by the prosecution to show a reciprocal possibility that Zimmerman was impaired. I'd think that his language could be construed as "paranoid" which might be a foundation, if the prosecution wants to fight to get it in.
In any case, sure hope the prosecution foresaw today's ruling and is prepared to dispute the defense's expert witness on cross and/or call a counter witness.
That level of THC is completely irrelevant; disappointed that it will be presented to the jury. JMO.
Don't know if the many meds that Zimmerman was on the night of the killing can be used by the prosecution to show a reciprocal possibility that Zimmerman was impaired. I'd think that his language could be construed as "paranoid" which might be a foundation, if the prosecution wants to fight to get it in.
In any case, sure hope the prosecution foresaw today's ruling and is prepared to dispute the defense's expert witness on cross and/or call a counter witness.
That level of THC is completely irrelevant; disappointed that it will be presented to the jury. JMO.