07-03-2013, 09:36 PM
(07-03-2013, 05:45 PM)Adub Wrote: Of course there will be a motion to dismiss. Maybe that is why West is all panicky about having the State rest. He hasn't gotten around to writing it up yet.
Are you surprised by the state's presentation of its case, Adub?
I can't decide whether:
1. This is generally how prosecutors planned on presenting their case and it's going as expected.
Opening statement: very short, strong, powerful and emotional.
Case-in-chief: simply an exercise in getting all of their evidence presented to the jury; not much concern about the weaknesses in the witnesses delivering it; no attempt to create a narrative of how it all fits together.
Closing Argument: Main crux and area of focus. Highlighting how their evidence shows inconsistencies in George's story; how those intentional inconsistencies/deceptions worked to George's advantage; the state of mind and reasons behind George's pursuing and killing Trayvon.
If this is the state's strategy, O'Mara could be taking a big risk if he chooses not to present a defense case and I expect a long closing argument from the state (and hope it's delivered by Guy, no de la rionda or Mantei, and it includes charts/visual aids).
OR...
2. The state's attorneys and their plan/presentation were simply not well organized; they expected the implications of their evidence to tie in more cohesively and obviously with their theory presented in opening statements; came up short (imo). Closing arguments will be their last chance to bolster a weak case.