It's always been my understanding-if Jodi is found guilty and receives the DP, her case will automatically go to appeal. I think that is true for every DP.
I know nobody likes to think this, but the truth is, Jodi is the boss. Those attorneys work for her. I'm not sure where they can draw their line in the sand with her, but as long as it doesn't violate any ethic code, I do think they listen to her and I think she runs the show. There is no doubt in my mind, Jodi knows every fine detail of court and her case.
I'm not sure if everybody knows this, but Mike (the owner) was nice enough to make a whole sub forum dedicated to this trial. That is almost unheard of over here. If you go into the sub forum, you can see where MANY members on here made some convenient topics dealing with this case. One topic is called "LINKS" and it has a very long, detailed list of every link dealing with this case.
http://mydeathspace.com/vb/forumdisp...avis-Alexander
I *think* it's very possible for the jury to come back with something besides 1st. From a few of the jury questions, it really sounds like there is at least one that buys the self defense BS or Rage/passion killing.
Statistics show that it is very unusual for a jury to convict a young, decent looking, white woman to death. I'm not saying it couldn't happen, but I would be surprised if it did.
Even if she is found guilty of 1st, we will have to listen to endless family and friends crying for her life and how she shouldn't be put to death b/c she is such a great girl.
Have a great weekend everyone!