07-02-2013, 07:44 PM
(07-02-2013, 07:21 PM)HairOfTheDog Wrote: ^ The prosecution really needs a favorable ruling on this circumstantial evidence, imo.
They also want to introduce George's rejection letter for entry into the PD and his request to do a ride-along with officers; again looking to hammer home that Zimmerman was a vigilante wanna-be cop. I believe those requests will also be addressed before testimony begins tomorrow.
If the judge allows any or all of it to be presented to the jury and the prosecution isn't absolutely compelling in tying this circumstantial evidence and testimony into its theory, I can see the defense turning it around on cross and successfully positioning Zimmerman as an alert and committed citizen - dedicated and educated towards keeping his community safe in accordance with the law. Same is true for playing Zimmerman's previous 911 calls to report suspicious activity in the neighborhood, which the judge ruled admissible as going towards state-of-mind last week.
The hearing is at 5:30 a.m. PST tomorrow (hope I'm not up to watch it live, though the hearings in this case have been very interesting - entertaining dynamic between the judge and the attorneys for both sides.)
The defense already stipulated to this evidence being entered, a week or so ago. Then they object during the trial? The Judge is just being judicious. Giving the defense the opportunity to present case law so as to not give them an Appeal issue. Same goes for the previous NE911 calls.
The defense is, successfully, breaking up the flow of the States case in chief. It is a brazen planned attack.
The Judge will allow the college stuff, just as she did the NE911 calls.
It is what I would call playing foul, but it is what it is. And the State will move on.