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Did MO Law Allow for Deadly-Force Arrest of Mike Brown?

Posted by Andrew Branca on August 24, 2014 71 Comments

A cautionary tale on the hazards of relying on the plain-language of statutes

Thankfully, the presumption of innocence applies even in Ferguson

Posted by Andrew Branca on August 22, 2014 109 Comments

New Republic post suggests self-defense defendants should be presumed guilty.

Misleading Initial Narrative of Zimmerman-Martin Case Applied in Ferguson

Posted by Andrew Branca on August 19, 2014 121 Comments

Ferguson Shooting Triggers A Too-Familiar Misinformation Cascade

GUILTY: Verdict in Detroit Front Porch Murder Trial

Posted by Andrew Branca on August 07, 2014 144 Comments

Theodore Wafer has been found guilty of Second Degree Murder/Voluntary Manslaughter and weapons charges

Detroit Front Porch Murder Trial: Closing Arguments, Jury Deliberations

Posted by Andrew Branca on August 06, 2014 69 Comments

Composition of final jury is: 7 men and 5 women; 8 whites and 4 blacks.

Defense Rests in Detroit Front Porch Murder Trial, Closings Wednesday

Posted by Andrew Branca on August 05, 2014 55 Comments

Prosecutor Siringas' sweeping of the jury with "unloaded" shotgun muzzle, finger on trigger, leads to gasps, immediate sidebar with Judge, request by the defense for a mistrial

Homeowner Takes the Stand in Detroit Front Porch Murder Trial

Posted by Andrew Branca on August 04, 2014 41 Comments

Theodore Wafer testifies: "The floor was vibrating from the banging," on his front and side doors. "I shot to defend myself, it was them or me."

Detroit Front Porch Shooting Case: What you need to know heading into Week 3

Posted by Andrew Branca on August 03, 2014 23 Comments

Tomorrow's 7th day of the murder trial of Theodore Wafer follows prosecutors resting an unimpressive case and the launch of an impressive defense narrative.

Detroit Front Porch Shooting Case: Day 6 End-of-Day Wrap-Up

Posted by Andrew Branca on July 31, 2014 33 Comments

While the defense's 87-year-old forensics expert makes prosecution look silly, their firearms expert provides evidence-based rationale for McBride having broken Wafer's screen door prior

Detroit Front Porch Shooting case: Day 6 Mid-Day Wrap-Up

Posted by Andrew Branca on July 31, 2014 28 Comments

Direct of defense forensics expert supports narrative of McBride forcefully banging on Wafer's door; State's cross-examination seems stumbling, weak, and counterproductive to narrative of guilt.

Detroit Front Porch Shooting Case: Day 5 End-of-Day Wrap-Up

Posted by Andrew Branca on July 30, 2014 7 Comments

The State rests, the defense motion for not guilty is denied, and defense's first expert witness forensic pathologist begins to shore up the reasonableness of Wafer's conduct that fatal night

Detroit Front Porch Shooting Case: Day 5 Mid-Day Wrap-Up

Posted by Andrew Branca on July 30, 2014 23 Comments

Detective suggests Wafer should have shot purported "second attacker;" defense pounds on evidence collection and analysis; Medical examiner on direct examination

BREAKING: New Jersey “Road Rage Cop” Acquitted in Maryland Murder Trial

Posted by Andrew Branca on July 30, 2014 69 Comments

NJ Police Officer Joseph Walker acquitted in the murder of MD-native Joseph Harvey Jr.

Detroit Front Porch Shooting Case: Day 4 End-of-Day Wrap-Up

Posted by Andrew Branca on July 29, 2014 22 Comments

SHOCKER: Missing $100 bill and police on scene recorded speculating that McBride may have been a prostitute seeking payment

Detroit Front Porch Shooting case: Day 4 Mid-Day Wrap-Up

Posted by Andrew Branca on July 29, 2014 15 Comments

Judge again denies admission of cell phone pics and social media accounts; Prosecution's Investigator and State Police firearms forensics expert testify

(UPDATE: Stay Granted) D.C. Seeks Stay of Federal Court Order Allowing Handgun Carry

Posted by Andrew Branca on July 29, 2014 20 Comments

The District of Columbia asks for a stay of order suspending handgun public carry ban pending appeal, or at least for 180 days to draft compliant carry licensing mechanism.

Detroit Front Porch Shooting case: Day 3 End-of-Day Wrap-Up

Posted by Andrew Branca on July 28, 2014 7 Comments

Four evidence technicians/scientists describe how forensics evidence was collected and analyzed by law enforcement from Wafer's home.

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