Thursday, May 9, 2013

Next Phases For Jodi Arias

A good explanation of the next phases of the trial here >> Jodi Arias: Life or death? By Graham Winch that I have come to understand this way:
  1. Aggravation Phase: Jury to decide if death was caused in a cruel manner
    1. Jury decides NO, death not caused in creul manner: Judge will sentence Jodi to life in prison either with or without parole.
    2. Jury decides YES, death caused in creul manner: Jury moves to Sentencing Phase
  2. Sentencing Phase: Jury to decide on life sentence or death penalty, must be unanimous decision.
I also understand that Jodi could make a statement to the jury during the Sentencing Phase if it goes that far and I expect it will.

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