05-06-2013, 10:01 AM
Judge Belvin Perry did an interview about his experience on the Casey Anthony case this morning.
Snip:
Perry described his "surprise," "shock" and "disbelief" at reading the verdict.
"There was sufficient evidence to sustain a verdict of murder in the first degree in this case," he said.
"I thought they had proved a great case, but you’ve got to realize this was a circumstantial evidence case. All the defense had to do was create that reasonable doubt, and that’s what they did."
Perry credits Anthony's lawyer, Jose Baez, for his effect on the jury.
"The state had better lawyers, but Mr. Baez was very personable,'' Perry said. "He came across as someone that you would like. It’s like someone trying to sell a used car. Who are you going to buy it from? The most likable salesperson."
http://www.today.com/news/casey-anthony-...-6C9791042
Hoping that the Jodi Arias jury doesn't consider "which lawyer do I like best?" a valid deliberation question.
Snip:
Perry described his "surprise," "shock" and "disbelief" at reading the verdict.
"There was sufficient evidence to sustain a verdict of murder in the first degree in this case," he said.
"I thought they had proved a great case, but you’ve got to realize this was a circumstantial evidence case. All the defense had to do was create that reasonable doubt, and that’s what they did."
Perry credits Anthony's lawyer, Jose Baez, for his effect on the jury.
"The state had better lawyers, but Mr. Baez was very personable,'' Perry said. "He came across as someone that you would like. It’s like someone trying to sell a used car. Who are you going to buy it from? The most likable salesperson."
http://www.today.com/news/casey-anthony-...-6C9791042
Hoping that the Jodi Arias jury doesn't consider "which lawyer do I like best?" a valid deliberation question.