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Theodore Wafer porch-shooting trial starts today
Monday, July 21, 2014 Good morning: The Theodore Wafer porch-shooting trial starts this morning with jury selection. Unfortunately, there is no live coverage, so I will be covering the trial on...
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Theodore Wafer: opening statements today in porch-shooting case
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Good morning: Opening statements in the Theodore Wafer porch-shooting trial are scheduled to start today at 9 am EDT. The precise legal questions to bear in mind as you listen...
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#TheodoreWafer porch-shooting case: Defense claims Renisha McBride was not...
Wednesday, July 23, 2014 Good afternoon: Despite an incredibly messed up and ultimately failed effort to livestream the trial today, the prosecution and defense gave their opening statements in the...
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#TheodoreWafer: Detectives to testify today about what Wafer told them
Thursday, July 24, 2014 Good morning to all: The prosecution probably will be presenting evidence from the crime scene today and calling detectives to testify about what Wafer told them. During her...
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#TheodoreWafer: Game within the Game: how to deal with a defendant’s...
Thursday, July 24, 2014 Good evening: Crane and I were called away unexpectedly this morning right after I posted the article and the notice that Judge Hathaway has decided not to allow any live...
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#TheodoreWafer: How much evidence should the prosecution introduce before...
Friday, July 25, 2014 Good evening: I write this evening to discuss litigation strategies in criminal trials. The prosecution goes first and last, since it has the burden of proof. To survive a...
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#TheodoreWafer is going to have to testify during defense case
Tuesday, July 29, 2014 Good afternoon: I apologize for posting this article in the afternoon. I had intended to post it before court convened this morning but I overslept. We celebrated Crane’s...
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#TheodoreWafer trial: definition of burglary and breaking and entering
Wednesday, July 30, 2014 Good morning: I write today to clear up some confusion regarding the legal definitions of burglary and curtilage. I will also comment about the police video that was played in...
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#TheodoreWafer: Was McBride seeking help or trying to break and enter
Thursday, July 31, 2014 Good evening: Was Renisha McBride banging on Theodore Wafer’s door at 4:20 am to obtain assistance or was she trying to break in? I believe she was seeking assistance because...
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Should we tolerate shooting through locked doors in self-defense
Friday, August 1, 2014 Good morning: With the Theodore Wafer trial on hold until Monday at 9:00 am, we return our attention to Oscar Pistorius. You Magazine is reporting that he sold his house for R4.5...
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