Op-Ed: Why Casey Anthony was laughing and smiling in court

When court finally did begin, Judge Perry explained why the sudden recess after an hour on Saturday was necessary. The defense had brought a motion for a declaration whether the defendant was competent to continue with her trial. Perry informed court that Casey was examined on the weekend by three mental health experts and on the basis of reports he received, the judge ruled she was competent to continue. Facts unavailable in a high profile trial leads to rampant speculation especially in the age of 24-hour news cycles and cable news networks. There was much speculation during the weekend about why court suddenly recessed after only one hour on Saturday. And when Casey was seen laughing and smiling on Monday before the judge entered the courtoom, her demeanour became the subject of more speculation. One theory to explain her demeanour was that she is so mentally out of it that she is not really cognizant of the fact she is facing the death penalty for the death of her daughter, Caylee. This goes against the finding she is competent to continue her trial. Perry and the experts have concluded that Casey appreciates the nature of the proceedings and is able to assist in her own defense. The most likely scenario is that Casey is arguing with her lawyers over whether she will take the stand in her own defense. Despite criticisms leveled at Jose Baez , the defense lawyers are no doubt confident they are raising a reasonable doubt as to Casey's guilt. Putting a defendant in a capital case on the stand is to be avoided, especially when that defendant has a proven history of lying. Had Casey been found to be not competent, the defense would not have to worry about putting her on the stand against their advice. Casey thinks she is pretty smart; a lot smarter than her defense team. This is the woman that successfuly convinced her friends and family that she was gainfully employed at Universal Studios and that her precious daughter was being looked after by the fictitious "Zanny the Nanny." She feels she can take the stand, explain to her mental inferiors on the jury that Caylee accidentally drowned and then walk out the door.

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One option in fighting a traffic ticket is to have a trial by written declaration.  A trial by written declaration refers to you challenging the cop by conducting your trial through a written form.  You will have to notify the court that instead of an in-person trial, you elect to have a trial by written declaration.  You will then write down your argument on the court form and mail it in.  The cops will receive your argument and respond through a written declaration of their own.

A benefit to challenging your ticket through a trial by declaration is that the cop is paid overtime for showing up to court, so they have an incentive to show up and put on their case against you.  They do not get any overtime pay for responding to your trial by declaration.  If they respond, the judge will look at both arguments and determine a verdict.  If the cop does not respond, your case will automatically be dismissed and you will have won your fight.

A benefit of doing a trial by declaration is that you get a second opportunity if you lose.  If the cop responds, and the judge determines that you are guilty, you can request a subsequent in-person trial.  The cop will then have to show up to court and put on the case or risk your ticket being dismissed.

If you were given a traffic ticket, consult with an experienced Orange County Traffic Ticket Attorney.  At the Law Offices of Nam Q. Doan | OC Legal Defense, I will show you how to fight your ticket and get your case dismissed.  Call today at (714) 248-DOAN (3626) or visit www.OCLegalDefense.com for more information.

The second day of the trial has begun with the declaration of Miren Zabaleta and Manel Serra, followed up by witnesses

The second day of the trial has begun with the declaration of Miren Zabaleta and Manel Serra, followed up by witnesses

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Southern reporter

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The Pacific reporter

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The Northwestern reporter

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