Amber Guyger Trial Begins

michelle81

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Right during her testimony she herself said she didnt remember what was taught in several of her police courses. She probably blew off first aid day like she'd never have to use it or figured EMS would handle that.
But those other officers were able to do it especially that last lady officer who was doing compressions. She paid attention!
I hope they convict on something. I"m nervous.
The victim has no rights it seems.

I'm more than positive that she knew first aid and CPR, I think most people have seen enough movies to know to hold pressure on a spot that's bleeding.

She just had better things to do instead of trying to save a black man in her apartment. She instead wanted to explain to 911 why she shot him and she wanted to text her lover instead. She never asked 911 "what can I do to save him, I think he's dying". She was just selfish and only concerned about how this was going to affect her.

I think she's racist and touching a black man's blood would be something she can't even fathom doing even though I'm sure she had to have gloves in her bag as well.
 

Jmartjrmd

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Waiting to see as they pushed red button again...no word on if it's another question or verdict
It was another question. 4 hours 45 minutes into deliberations. no verdict yet

They asked to see an exhibit then not long after judge was reading the verdict.
 
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C@ssandr@

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So, does this mean shes definitely going to be sentenced accordingly? Or is there a chance this can be overturned?
 

HappilyLiberal

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So, does this mean shes definitely going to be sentenced accordingly? Or is there a chance this can be overturned?
She can always try to appeal... but verdicts rarely get overturned. She's going to prison. I want to see how much time they give her. The Hail Mary they threw was charging her with murder instead of manslaughter. That decision bit her in the butt! Too bad, so sad!
 
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Farida

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I agreed with the judge that castle doctrine should have been allowed. If you are going to argue that she mistakenly thought she was in her own home then you can apply mistake of fact to the other elements of the defense. It’s abhorrent but that’s the law.

And be glad she allowed it because that’s one less appeal ground. Because trust if the judge had excluded it she would have argued on appeal for a new trial. It is almost impossible to get a new trial based on a theory that the jury ruled wrong on the facts. But if you argue a misapplication of the law appellate court eat that up. And the defense introduced a new appellate decision during jury instructions. So I stand with the judge.
 

Farida

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So, does this mean shes definitely going to be sentenced accordingly? Or is there a chance this can be overturned?

They shall sentence her but I guarantee she will appeal. The appeal shall challenge the jury instructions, the exclusion of negligent homicide, the exclusion of some of her expert testimony. Probably challenge that manslaughter was more appropriate. Possibly challenge the prosecution argument about her actions AFTER he was shot. Typically not rendering aid would not be considered as proof of murder. State of mind but not to support the murder.

But I think she is going to serve time. I highly doubt the entire conviction would be overturned or reduced unless the appeals court finds reversible error.
 

Jmartjrmd

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I thought she would get off until I heard her testimony. I believe had she not said she heard someone in there prior to going in it would have helped her some.
Hope a few jurors speak but I know they were very concerned about their identity getting out so judge wouldn't allow their voices to be heard individually.

Anyone know why she wadnt taken into custody right away or is this normal until after sentence.

Also heard she could be out on bond awaiting the appeal if the sentence is 10 years or less. Is that common?

I learned a lot watching every second of this case.

I will wear some red today to honor Mr. Jean. Red was his favorite color and that's why his family and sometimes the state wore red..in his honor.
 

Farida

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I thought she would get off until I heard her testimony. I believe had she not said she heard someone in there prior to going in it would have helped her some.
Hope a few jurors speak but I know they were very concerned about their identity getting out so judge wouldn't allow their voices to be heard individually.

Anyone know why she wadnt taken into custody right away or is this normal until after sentence.

Also heard she could be out on bond awaiting the appeal if the sentence is 10 years or less. Is that common?

I learned a lot watching every second of this case.

I will wear some red today to honor Mr. Jean. Red was his favorite color and that's why his family and sometimes the state wore red..in his honor.

They will probably wait for sentencing. Also remember if she gets 10 years or fewer she can request to be out on bond while her appeal is pending. So that’s probably why they are waiting.
 

NijaG

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I’m glad she was found guilty. Hopefully her sentence reflects her crime.

Basically because she had a gun and was also a cop, she deliberately chose not to follow any common sense protocol.

The little of her personal life shows lack of integrity and reckless thoughts and behavior.
 

prettyinpurple

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Yes!

I saw the verdict and ran to this thread.

I thought she would get off until I heard her testimony. I believe had she not said she heard someone in there prior to going in it would have helped her some.
Hope a few jurors speak but I know they were very concerned about their identity getting out so judge wouldn't allow their voices to be heard individually.

Anyone know why she wadnt taken into custody right away or is this normal until after sentence.

Also heard she could be out on bond awaiting the appeal if the sentence is 10 years or less. Is that common?

I learned a lot watching every second of this case.

I will wear some red today to honor Mr. Jean. Red was his favorite color and that's why his family and sometimes the state wore red..in his honor.
Yep if she had shown remorse at the time and tried to actually help him, she might have gotten off or not been charged in the first place. But she stood there and let him die.

If he had shot her, I bet her supporters would argue that the castle doctrine doesn't apply.
 
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