06-06-2013, 01:19 AM
(06-06-2013, 12:04 AM)Adub Wrote: Profiling and confronting are in. They have to be, they are included in the probable cause affidavit. They both go toward murder 2. O'Mara can't be for real. The wanabe cop? I guess the word could be excluded but not the fact that George wanted to be a cop. Goes toward motive. Vigilante? That will be out.
IMO:
Yeah, "Vigilante" should be excluded.
"He got out of the car after police told him not to" should also be excluded.
It's a false statement. I don't know why O'Mara's even expecting that phrase to be used at trial. George was told that he didn't need to be following the subject, in a way that suggested he should stop following. He was never told not to get out of his car.
"Self Appointed Neighborhood Watch captain", if it's accurate, I think it'll be allowed as-is. If instead he nominated himself and it was subject to agreement by other residents, then the judge might ask it be changed to be "Volunteer Neighborhood Watch captain".
"Wannabe cop" - should be excluded, degrading and unprofessional lingo. Prosecution can just say, "this man who wanted to be a cop".
I'm curious, Adub. How do you see George wanting to be a cop as being a motive for murder?
P.s. I think the defense will try to use the very points the prosecution wants to use against George to George's advantage. They'll contend that George's passion for law enforcement and his NW role shows that he's an upstanding citizen who was dedicated to following the law and being a committed community member; someone whose knowledge and exposure to law enforcement would make him less inclined to break the law or to use a firearm irresponsibly than the average joe. That's essentially what I expect to hear from O'Mara and West at trial.
(06-06-2013, 12:04 AM)Adub Wrote: I'm wondering if O'M is going ahead with the sanctions against the state, and the judicial review. Haven't heard mention of it. I wouldn't be surprised if that went bye bye.
IDK, but after the false statements about the homeless fighting video, I think he should drop it lest he find himself under ethical review with the bar in retaliation.