The attorneys were back in the courtroom Tuesday in State v. Jodi Arias arguing over what an Arizona Court of Appeals Order meant and what direction this multimillion-dollar trial will take next.
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
I have said time and time again the State v. Jodi Arias is the
poster child for "unpredictable." Just when you think the trial is
heading north it ends up heading south. This week the players did
nothing to rebut and, in fact, solidified, this statement.
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
This player is strong, commanding, and assertive. You may think that you have seen him before but I don't think so. This player is Kirk Nurmi, Jodi Arias' lead defense attorney.
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
Who are the jurors deciding the fate of Jodi Arias?
Tuesday saw the swearing in of the jury and opening statements in the retrial of convicted murderer Jodi Arias.
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
The court went through 400 potential jurors and as you would expect, there were plenty of comments made that were insightful, laughable, emotional and unbelievable.
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
Wednesday marked the end of the first round of jury selection in State v. Jodi Arias.
Approximately 176 potential jurors, whom I affectionately refer to as "survivors," now have to complete the juror questionnaire and return for small group questioning.
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
There is light at the end of the tunnel! The retrial of the penalty phase in State v. Jodi Arias is still on track to start jury selection on Sept. 29. The court has calendared the trial to last through the first part of December with breaks in October and November for holidays and presumably […]
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
The monsoons are here and, if you’re lucky, you will not suffer any damage, but chances are you just might so here are some things to keep in mind. Remember Arizona’s “stupid motorist law.” The law is there to not only protect you but also to protect first responders. Here it is in a nutshell: […]
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
There have been several cases in the news about children being left in hot cars, most notably, the Justin Harris case in Georgia with baby Cooper. That case, along with the State v. Shanesha Taylor case, raises the question “Do we need a law to stop people from leaving children in their hot cars?” My […]
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
If you are a parent like me you have probably daydreamed of the many situations your kids could get into that would cause you trouble. These “daydreams” of mine and other parents prompted this week’s Legally Speaking segment, “What if my kid…?” I address five situations kids could easily get their parents into and some […]
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
Parents who do not want to vaccinate their kids need to leave them at home. That is the message a New York judge sent this week. You no doubt are aware of the debate regarding whether to vaccinate your children and the connection between Autism and some vaccinations (sidebar — I have read, over and […]
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
Maricopa County Attorney Bill Montgomery threw down the gauntlet and warned federal officials that charges of child abuse could be filed against them for transferring immigrants to Arizona. In this one simple move Montgomery might be able to do what no one else has been able to do yet…stop the transfers. Or at least make […]
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
How could this happen to a “good” family? How could this happen to a set of loving parents who, for all intents and purposes, appeared to be “normal?” Who do we blame? When the parents are ill-quipped to raise children, for example, when they are on drugs, are alcoholics or are abusers, then we can […]
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
Finally! Judge Sherry Stephens issued her ruling regarding whether she will allow cameras in the courtroom for the retrial of the penalty phase in State v. Jodi Arias. The judge surprised me and IS ALLOWING cameras to record the trial. Yes, I said “record” the trial. You see, she ordered that, although cameras are allowed […]
10 years ago
MONICA LINDSTROM, KTAR Legal Analyst, Co-host of The Agenda
Parents, do you have prom and graduation party anxiety? This might help. We are well into May and it’s the time of year where teens are going crazy with anticipation and excitement for prom and the rite of passage known as graduation, while parents are nervous about the parties. This is a special time for […]
