Defense Strategies

Here's something I thought of about the defense trying to discredit the dog's findings in the backyard...if they get dog testimony thrown out, then what will they do about wanting to say the dogs searched the woods and didn't find anything? which is it....the dogs are good or they are not.

Defense Strategy May Require Casey's Testimony

Mental Health Experts Deposed Thursday In Case

UPDATED: 4:55 pm EDT April 7, 2011



ORLANDO, Fla. -- Prosecutors in the case against Casey Anthony questioned two mental health experts under oath Thursday.

Both experts were late additions to the witness list submitted by Anthony's defense team.

In court filings, her defense said they want the two to testify to rebut allegations about Anthony's so-called "consciousness of guilt."

The defense claims the psychiatrists will help them explain Anthony's behavior during the time when prosecutors claim she lied to her families and investigators.

Read more: http://www.wesh.com/casey-anthony-extended-coverage/27469360/detail.html

Maybe the two mental health experts can figure out what is wrong with Baez in the courtroom lately!

What Would It Take For Casey To Get Acquitted?

Updated: 5:20 pm EDT April 11, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla. -- In less than a month, Casey Anthony will be tried for allegedly murdering her 2-year-old daughter Caylee. WFTV reporter Kathi Belich sat down with legal expert Bill Sheaffer to look at the top four possible defense strategies.

BILL SHEAFFER: Analysis Of 4 Defense Strategies

One of them would be that Caylee's death was an accident, even though you'd wonder why Casey wouldn't have said that a long time ago rather than waiting until her first-degree murder trial facing a possible death sentence.

Sheaffer says every one of the four strategies would be a tough sell for Casey.

Casey's lawyers say they'll explain during trial why she waited 31 days to report something happened to her daughter Caylee. That could mean they'll present a theory, but Sheaffer says often the best way to fight circumstantial cases is to fight the evidence.

Read more: http://www.wftv.com/news/27507863/detail.html

I can't imagine ANYONE believing anything that comes out of her mouth....as soon as they hear how KC took LE on the wild goose chase to her non-existent job the first day.

Casey Anthony team says no to mental evaluation

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 12:35 PM

ORLANDO --
Casey Anthony's lawyers have said no to a state mental health evaluation.

The defense filed a motion late Tuesday, saying the state of Florida does not have the right to conduct a mental evaluation, since they are not using it as a defense.

Read the defense's motion now! (pdf)

But if Judge Belvin Perry does allow the exam, Casey's attorneys said they want to be there during the evaluation.

Read more:
http://www.cfnews13.com/article/news/2011/april/232203/Casey-Anthony-team-says-no-to-mental-evaluation?cid=rss

btw...if you click where it says "Read the defense's motion now! (pdf) ", this is what you get.....


http://www.cfnews13.com/static/articles/images/documents/casey-anthony-win-her-over-with-chloroform-0413.jpg

Julie wrote:btw...if you click where it says "Read the defense's motion now! (pdf) ", this is what you get.....


http://www.cfnews13.com/static/articles/images/documents/casey-anthony-win-her-over-with-chloroform-0413.jpg

Casey's lawyers must be trying to prove they are insane by filing a motion like that. All kidding aside, it looks like CFNews 13 was hacked or somebody who works there has a twisted sense of humor.

They dont call them the DUH-fence without reason...Can't wait to hear what Judge Perry has to say...OVER RULED...

Found this at Blink On Crime, it's really interesting.

Caylee/Casey Anthony Case: Will Plumbing Emergency At The Anthony Home While Caylee Was Missing Produce New Evidence For The State?


Read:
http://blinkoncrime.com/2011/04/11/cayleecasey-anthony-case-will-plumbing-emergency-at-the-anthony-home-while-caylee-was-missing-produce-new-evidence-for-the-state/

I don't know how Blink came up with a copy of the check to Rinaldi Plumbing, but I'm sure if it was from evidence that the SAO was able to glean that they (SAO)has talked to whomever made that plumbing repair...If I am wrong then I stand corrected...After looking at the floor plan of the house it is possible that there were pipes of some sort perhaps exterior of Caylee's room...It is impossible to know for sure without a complete blueprint showing the plumbing layout, or an exterior inspection looking for faucet outlets...The kitchen was near her room and quite feasibly there was a problem there, or perhaps in the underground conduit leading to the sewer/septic connection...If the latter is true one could see why the Anthony's decided to put down the "pavers" since that would be a quick fix solution to a dug up yard area...I'm only speculating...

On June 16, 2008 Johnny French, the salesperson at the Blockbuster video store reported that Casey rented a film about a kidnapper and a killer called Untraceable and another film called Jumper about a mother who abandons her five year old child.

Here's the cover for Untraceable. Remind you of Caylee with a heart shaped sticker?

http://www.imdb.com/media/rm4070871040/tt0880578

Former Anthony Attorney: Casey Lied
Murder Trial For Casey Anthony To Begin In May

POSTED: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
UPDATED: 10:01 pm EDT April 13, 2011

ORLANDO, Fla. -- One of the attorneys Casey Anthony confided in to prepare for her murder trial told the CBS News show "48 Hours Mystery" that her former client lied when she said a nanny kidnapped her daughter, Caylee.

Linda Kenney Baden, who left the defense team in October, said, "She lied. Sure. I think everyone knows that was a lie," referring to Casey’s claim that Caylee was kidnapped by a babysitter named Zenaida Gonzalez.

Read more:
http://www.clickorlando.com/news/27538935/detail.html

Linda Kenney Baden, who left the defense team in October, said, "She lied. Sure. I think everyone knows that was a lie," referring to Casey’s claim that Caylee was kidnapped by a babysitter named Zenaida Gonzalez.

Is she permitted to give out this information or is this just her opinion?

This is the latest to surface, a photo of Casey on July 4, 2008. Some are saying the partying at Fusion shots are "modelling for Fusion" shots.

Whereas this shot, is a simple generic photo of Casey on July 4, 2008.

Never seen the girl look soooo happy!

http://www.clickorlando.com/image/27548395/detail.html

That photo of Casey is indefensible! Gotcha, partygirl Casey! You sure do look carefree in that photo with no concern for a "kidnapped" child! Oh, I can hear you now: you were looking for the nanny amongst your friends.

What was it that LKB said-"Casey's actions are her own worst enemy."

eva wrote:This is the latest to surface, a photo of Casey on July 4, 2008. Some are saying the partying at Fusion shots are "modelling for Fusion" shots.

Whereas this shot, is a simple generic photo of Casey on July 4, 2008.

Never seen the girl look soooo happy!

http://www.clickorlando.com/image/27548395/detail.html

This photo was taken on July 4, 2008, the day after she got her La Bella Vita ("Beautiful Life") tattoo. Looks and sounds like Casey was pretty darn happy during that time frame!

Could this be part of the blame George strategy?

Local 6 Video May Be Evidence In Anthony Case

Video Shows Roll Of Duct Tape

UPDATED: 6:46 am EDT April 19, 2011

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In August 2008 -- three weeks after Caylee Anthony was reported missing -- Local 6 News joined her grandfather, George, in a grocery store parking lot as he was passing out fliers.

About a year and a half later, while reviewing that video, Local 6 noticed a roll of duct tape lying on a table.

Visually, it appears similar to the extremely rare industrial grade fire-resistant duct tape that prosecutors said was wrapped around Caylee Anthony's skull.

Another piece of tape found on a gas can inside the Anthony's garage also seemed to match this roll, Local 6 News reported.

Casey Anthony's lawyers have turned over a recording of the news report to prosecutors, suggesting they will use video of that duct tape at trial to defend their client.

Read more: http://www.clickorlando.com/news/27591815/detail.html

Video: http://www.clickorlando.com/video/27592021/index.html

From the link that J4A provided:

However, the defense could also suggest that Caylee Anthony's kidnapper stole the duct tape from the table and planted it with the body in the woods to frame her family for the murder.

If the DT goes this route then their strategy is to play the jury for stupid.

Sherry wrote:From the link that J4A provided:

However, the defense could also suggest that Caylee Anthony's kidnapper stole the duct tape from the table and planted it with the body in the woods to frame her family for the murder.

If the DT goes this route then their strategy is to play the jury for stupid.

I think any strategy the defense tries to use is going to insult the intelligence of the jury.

Experts predict prosecution, defense strategies for Anthony trial

By Anthony Colarossi, Orlando Sentinel
8:51 p.m. EDT, May 21, 2011

Blame it on the nanny. Blame it on the meter reader. Blame Caylee Marie's disappearance and death on someone, anyone other than her mother.

In the nearly three years it took to get here — opening statements in Casey Anthony's trial are scheduled for Tuesday — various defense theories briefly captured our attention and then fizzled.

Now that the guilt phase of her trial is at hand, the legal experts who have watched this case carefully and know it best say she has few defense options remaining.

The prevailing thought is that her defense team will continue to point the finger in another direction — this time at her family and, particularly, Casey's father, George Anthony.

One of the more provocative takes on that approach comes from Mark NeJame, who at different times has represented George and Cindy Anthony and the search group that looked for Caylee's remains nearly three years ago.

NeJame envisions Casey Anthony taking the witness stand and explaining the "accidental death" of her daughter. She then might attribute her lies, her actions and her failure to report the child's death to fear of her father, according to the prominent Orlando attorney.

Read more: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/caylee-anthony/os-casey-anthony-defense-prosecution-20110521,0,3574348.story

Oh, I soooo hope Casey takes the stand! I want to see Ashton eat her alive! lol!

I was listening to the Levi Page Show on Blog Talk Radio and his expert, Atty. Anne Bremmer, said the "best" defense the DT had was the one where they said the body was moved to the woods when Casey was in jail. All they need to do is prove reasonable doubt.

I wonder what percentage of Casey's defense will be of her ideas? I'm betting 90%.

The defense will probably use many of Bremmer's ideas. I believe they will use three primary themes over and over again in an attempt to raise reasonable doubt.

1. Point the finger at somebody else.
2. Point out that the cause of death was undetermined.
3. Try to convince the jury that Caylee was put in the woods while Casey was in jail.

I also think they are going to spend a lot of time trying to discredit Dr. Vass (decomposition odor analysis expert), Dr. Hall (forensic botanist), and Deputy Forgey (K-9 handler of dog that alerted on Casey's car). I wouldn't be surprised if the cross-examinations of those three last over a day each.

Did Baez listen to this April 3rd Levi Page Show to come up with his opening statement? I think so!

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/levipage/2011/04/04/levi-page-show

Its 60 minutes long. I listened to it and there are many, many points being made back then that we are discussing now is the DT strategy and was found in the DT opener.

Sherry, you're probably right, he can't think of anything himself. He has proven that in court.

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Defense's sex-abuse claims may force Casey Anthony to testify

By Bianca Prieto, Orlando Sentinel

May 28, 2011

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Though the state has the burden of proving its case beyond a reasonable doubt, Miami-based criminal-defense attorney Daniel Lurvey said Baez now also has something to prove.

"When you come forward with something so strong, you take on an obligation to prove it," Lurvey said. "If you don't [prove it], you're really done. He's created a competing theory."

Lurvey described Baez's tactics during opening arguments as "aggressive" ones that created an "all-or-nothing" situation.

Read more:
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/caylee-anthony/os-casey-anthony-trial-defense-tactic20110528,0,4720635.story

Julie, tomorrow morning JA will have his motion heard-its to stop Baez from questioning witnesses about the sexual abuse Casey claims happened or else bring in the evidence of it. Sooo, maybe Baez will have to put Casey up on the stand because that really is all he's got if he wants to continue in that vein.

Baez tried to tell the judge that the deadline for motions is past so JA couldn't bring in the motion! Backfired! He really is stoopid, isn't he?!

Oh, I really hope they put her on the stand!!!

Bozo is really, really, stupid!

when these witnesses take the stand, does the state ask them about sexual abuse? If not, how the hell does Bozo get by with asking about that. I thought in cross, you can only ask about what has been presented in direct.

Am I wrong?

I'm not sure, sitemama. Does it matter where Baez is concerned? lol
I think if it were not right then HHJP would put a stop to it like he did with the photo that was not in evidence. Plus, we would have heard objections. I think if it is brought up in the OS its fair game.