Like many, I have followed the Casey Anthony murder trial with considerable interest. Many lawyers like myself follow such high-profile cases like football games. It may seem twisted, but few of us will ever take part in such a nationally visible case that there is always some. There is always some learning to be had in a case like this, as well as some, "I could have done better."
My take had been that the evidence against Casey, while circumstantial, topped off with her own behavior, which can be described as odd, to say the least, was almost certain to result in a conviction for murder. Party girl Casey was unhappy that Caylee was crimping her bar-hopping lifestyle, so Casey got rid of Caylee. Seemed obvious to me. The defense's only chance, in my view, was the Chewbacca Defense. Obviously, I was mistaken. I was shocked as anyone as to the verdict.
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Monday, July 11, 2011
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