I threw this poll together in a hurry... based on Chip's suggestion.
We don't have long to decide (State close this afternoon)
But can modify poll choices, if anybody has suggestions.
Chip Bennett wrote:
Rumpole: poll idea - what "theory of the case" will the State present in their closing argument?
They didn't present a theory in the probable cause affidavit, in their opening statement, or in their case presentation. What theory (of many) will they use, finally, in their closing argument?
Chip Bennett wrote:
That's a good question, isn't it? Since the State hasn't actually articulated anything?
1) Zimmerman and Martin were standing; Zimmerman grabbed Martin's shirt to keep him from getting away. After Martin screamed for 40 seconds, Zimmerman shot him.
2) Zimmerman was on top of Martin. After Martin screamed for 40 seconds, Zimmerman shot him.
3) Martin was on top of Zimmerman, beating the crap out of him. After Zimmerman screamed for 40 seconds, Martin relented; but as he was leaning back to end the assault, Zimmerman grabbed his shirt, pulled him back toward himself, and shot him.
Variations of the above three, with:
a) Zimmerman started the physical altercation, by menacing Martin. Martin was "standing his ground"
b) Martin started the physical altercation, but made an attempt to cease aggression before Zimmerman escalated to deadly force