03-30-2015, 01:52 PM
(03-28-2015, 07:20 PM)Justice Wrote: [ -> ]My own personal opinion, which does not count for much, is that the Judge is against the death penalty. Thus, why her 'voice broke' and she seemed almost to the point of tears when the first sentencing phase was finished without the jurors reaching a 'decision'. I don't think she would ever be FOR a death penalty.
But, that being said, I fully expect to see her hand down a penalty of the 'rest of your natural life'. She has heard the many changing lies, she has taken notes when witnesses as well as JA were being questioned by the defense and the prosecution. I've noticed her note taking.
She has gone on record as saying she see's Arias' 'manipulation' and self-serving tactics. She knows Arias was proven guilty of premeditation and also proven guilty of 'covering her tracks' after the brutal ambush and murder. She is also extremely aware of the suffering she deliberately caused Travis as she so barbarically slashed him to death.
I see her as sentencing Arias to the rest of her natural life in prison. But, I do think she is biased. She seemed blatantly against the death penalty. But, I believe she would always, in any cases before her, be against the 'death penalty' no matter how heinous the crime.
Where is 'observer'? Observer was here and had great reasoning when I first came here, then suddenly, MIA.
Justice,
IMO, whether she is for or against the Death Penalty, it is of no consequence as the judge does not make that call.
Now, some could say that if she is against it, it would influence what evidence she would allow into the record during a trial. That would be a dishonest move on her part.
She has been a judge for some time and not a stupid woman to show bias. Although this is her 1st DP case, she is charged to provide a fair trial for everyone, both the defense and the prosecutor.
Everyone has their 1st DP case. They learn from it for the future.
She is also known for taking time with a case.
Seemed to work for the conviction but sentencing is whole other ball game and far more controversial for all jurors when making their decision, and that is whether they are for the DP or not.
I do continue to think that JSS let the defense hang themselves with their tactics.
Couldn't another reason that her voice seemingly "broke" and she was seemingly "close to tears" be that she wanted the trial over and done with this first jury and when they failed to give a unanimous decision, she was shocked as everyone was and she realized that everyone was going to have to go through it all again? Plausible in my mind.
(03-28-2015, 05:38 PM)duluth45 Wrote: [ -> ]Nern, after the first trial, I firmly believed that JSS would give her possibility of release. There were four of us, myself, my sister, my friend, and my sister-in-law who were keeping in touch during the first trial. They all thought that she would give her life without parole, I thought she would give her life with possibility of release if the penalty came down to her to make the call. I have since tried to change my opinion of this judge in more ways than one. But I still believe there is that possibility that the judge will give her life with possibility of release. We will just have to wait and see. My belief was based on my observations of how the judge seemed to bend over backwards towards the defendant and her expert witnesses and her attorneys. Her voice was softer when she would talk to them. I will never forget when Juan was really on a roll while questioning Arias and she started crying and before many seconds passed, the judge called a recess so that poor little abused Arias wouldn't have to suffer. Who does that! I thought that was outrageous. But I am no expert, so I bow to those of you who know better than I.
I just have to wait and see. I will say I don't expect to be surprised at whatever penalty she hands down.
Duluth,
I do not believe there is anyone on this planet with a sound mind, including the judge, that believe there is any chance of reformation or rehabilitation of Arias. To get LWP, evidence of this possibility must be seen.
All of Arias' many performances, lies and antics throughout her life AND especially her lack of remorse and humanity for others throughout this case are blatantly obvious and show no reason why she would change in the future.
She has shown that she will do ANYTHING, right down to cold-blooded murder, to get what she wants. ANYTHING includes forgeries, defamation of Travis' character, suborning the lies of witnesses, her lies on psychological testing and her manipulation to circumvent the legal system at every twist and turn. It is further shown in her actions since the mistrial as she tries to recruit minors to her cause and her other infractions while in jail.
I will be shocked, angry, disgusted and just plain mad off my feet if a reprehensible verdict of LWP is handed down.
(03-28-2015, 08:22 PM)duluth45 Wrote: [ -> ]Justice, I agree. I miss Observer's calm reasoning too. I hadn't thought about the judge not believing in the death sentence, but I do believe that she would abide by whatever laws judges are supposed to abide by. I see no reason why a judge couldn't have his/her own beliefs in the death penalty. And in Arizona as I understand it, she can't sentence the death penalty, only natural life or life with possibility of release.
Duluth,
I totally agree with your comment about the judge.
(03-29-2015, 12:31 AM)Justice Wrote: [ -> ]Could 'PV' mean...this charge carried over to Perryville?
Whatever it means, I'm sure Judge Sherry has a sizable stack of TAK's violations that will follow her to Perryville!
Justice,
I agree with you. Even though Arias refused a pre-sentencing interview (which I believe was to not have to disclose her financial situation), the record speaks for itself and all of her actions will once again come back a bite her in the ass as they are reviewed by the judge.
(03-29-2015, 01:07 AM)Lunarscope Wrote: [ -> ]Thanks Justice I was serching law wiki stuff.
To Perryville a Conviict Conduct Evaluation Docket, So it's what JSS reviews for Presentencing Interview, and would also report amount of Jodi commissary balance to be transferred, now I'm unsure if Joe charged Jodi formally.
Reporters said Jodi conduct logs were ready to not cause a delay issue, as far as next day around-about.
I bet Nurmi was shocked with the 5 weeks, because he asked for some time, JSS set a date then Martinez sternly objected asking for a Monday or Tuesday and JSS so kindly agreed, it all seamed scripted to me somehow, everyone out of character with Nurmi shocked, I expect a delay of day or two was (high profile) expected for riot-control + news assembly, but 5 weeks' and then no court news" sounds like Federal involvement to me.
We don't hear if motions are unresolved or new ones entered, the Jodi motion for JSS talk was just line item cropped, I may be over examining but it makes for a final wild guessing.
I would prefer on or after tax day, if that could help Alexander family collect Jodi money, for failure to report or file taxes by Arias clan or the cult !
New Just Da Truth blog post exploring why the forged letter is indeed a forgery!
http://justdatruth2012.blogspot.com/2015/03/jodi-arias-forged-letters.html?m=1
There is not ONE thing in the above blog post that does not make sense. It is the best and factual tearing apart of these despicable forgeries
It speaks to the fact that, as I have been saying, Arias is not as smart as she thinks she is.