Comments on: R.I.P. William J. Sheaffer, Esq.

By: nora

nora — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:07:14 +0000

Hey, I think I seen that perfect 10 with Gloria Allred on TV. Long brown hair, perfect teeth, young. Tiger Woods has been hiding her in New York. Casey did say to check the data base in New York, did she not?

By: Richard Hornsby

Richard Hornsby — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:36:27 +0000

@preciousbabies Exactly, but at least Mr. Peterson was provided due process by presenting his defense to a jury. So while a jury could and may convict her, they are also allowed by law to acquit her if they believe it is justified based on the evidence THEY are presented.

By: Richard Hornsby

Richard Hornsby — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 07:34:26 +0000

@preciousbabies Please let me know when you find her, I will represent her pro bono (just don't tell my fiance).

By: preciousbabies

preciousbabies — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 06:20:18 +0000

We will never know exactly when or how Lacy Petersen died. But her husband was rightly convicted of her murder and sentenced to death. I believe bozo’s claim that we do not know the manner or exact location or time of caylee’s death does not mean skanky is innocent. He wants us to believe that just because we don’t know these things then his client must be innocent. This is BS and he knows it.

By: preciousbabies

preciousbabies — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:43:06 +0000

Since Kronk does not fit the description given of the nanny I am visiting different blogs in my search for a “10″. Female, mid twenties, long dark hair. A perfect 10. Please come out and show yourselfs, Bozo and company would like to drag you through their mud pit next.

By: VGKS

VGKS — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:43:44 +0000

I looked at overviews of Ring v Arizona and Apprendi v New Jersey, and it would not appear that Florida DP Law is in violation of the defendant’s rights to have aggravating circumstances determined by a jury as part of their recommendation, and that the judge is free to consider prior bad acts and/or enhance sentencing if aggravating circumstances are present, etc. My questions. Do you agree that Florida Law is Constitutionally sound? Can the defense file an immediate appeal if the judge denies the motions? Would such an appeal delay the proceedings? And, do you think the latest complection of the US Supreme Court could potentially further expand the rights of defendants in DP cases?

By: Richard Hornsby

Richard Hornsby — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:14:35 +0000

@Jeansee All of these motions are standard motions filed in Death Penalty cases. They are necessary to preserve constitutional objections in the event the United States Supreme Court later decides that certain death penalty procedures are unconstitutional. However, the Statement of Particulars should have been filed a long time ago. It will help enlighten us as to what exactly the State's theory is behind the First Degree Murder charge.

By: Jeansee

Jeansee — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:39:52 +0000

Mr.Hornsby… what is your take on all these motions filed last minute 11/25/2009 by Lyon and Baez?
11/25/2009 Motion
to Declare Florida Statute Section 921.141 Unconstitutional Under Ring vs. Arizona
11/25/2009 Memorandum of Law
in Support of Defendant’s Motion to Declare Florida Statute 921.141 Unconstitutional Under Ring vs. Arizona
11/25/2009 Motion
to Declare Fla. Stat. 921.141(5)(h) and/or the Standard (5)(h) Jury Instruction Unconstitutional Facially and as Applied
11/25/2009 Memorandum
Supporting Motion to Declare Fla. Stat. 921.141(5)(h) and/or the Standard (5)(h) Jury instruction Unconstitutional Facially and as Applied
11/25/2009 Motion
to Declare Section 921.141(5)(d) Florida Statute and/or the Section 921.141(5)(d) Standard Instruction Unconstitutional Facially and as Applied and to Preclude their Application at Bar
11/25/2009 Memorandum
of Law in Support of Defendant’s Motion to Declare Section 921.141(5)(d) Florida Statute and/or the Section 921.141(5)(d) Standard Instruction Unconstitutional Facially and as Applied and to Preclude their Application at Bar
11/25/2009 Motion
to Declare Florida Statutes 921.141(5)(I) Unconstitutional and to Preclude its Use in the Present Case
11/25/2009 Memorandum
of Law in Support of Motion to Declare Florida Statutes 921.141(5)(I) Unconstitutional and to Preclude its Use in the Present Case
11/25/2009 Motion
to Declare Florida Statute 921.141(5)(L) Unconstitutional Facially and as Applied, and to Preclude its Use in the Case at Bar
11/25/2009 Memorandum
of Law in Support of Defendant’s Motion to Declare Florida Statute 921.141(5)(L) Unconstitutional Facially and as Applied, and to Preclude its Use in the Case at Bar
11/25/2009 Motion
(Defendant’s) for a Statement of Particulars Providing Notice of Aggravating Circumstances
11/25/2009 Memorandum
of Law in Support of Defendant’s Motion for a Statement of Particulars Providing Notice of Aggravating Circumstances
11/25/2009 Other
Table of Exhibits in Support of Defendant’s Motion for a Statement of Particulars Providing Notice of Aggravating Factors
11/25/2009 Memorandum
of Law in Support of Defendant’s Objection to the Standard Jury Instruction on Reasonable Doubt
11/25/2009 Objection
Written Objection to the Standard Jury Instruction on Reasonable Doubt
11/25/2009 Other
Table of Exhibits for Defendant’s Written Objection to the Standard Jury Instruction on Reasonable Doubt
11/25/2009 Motion
to Declare 921.141(5)(M) Unconstitutional Facially and as Applied (Victim Vulnerable Due to Age, Disability, or Familial or Custodial Authority)
11/25/2009 Memorandum
of Law in Support of Motion to Declare 921.141(5)(M) Unconstitutional Facially and as Applied (Victim Vulnerable Due to Age, Disability, or Familial or Custodial Authority)
11/25/2009 Motion
to Declare 921.141 Florida Statutes Unconstitutional Because it Improperly Shifts Burdens of Proof to the Defendant, Thereby Creating a Presumption of Death
11/25/2009 Motion
to Prohibit any Reference to the Jury’s Role at the Penalty Phase Being ‘Advisory’ or to the Jury’s Penalty Verdict as Being a ‘Recommendation’
11/25/2009 Memorandum
of Law in Support of Defendant’s Motion to Prohibit any Reference to the Jury’s Role at the Penalty Phase as Being ‘Advisory’ or to the Jury’s Penalty Verdict as Being a ‘Recommendation’
11/25/2009 Exhibit(s)
in Support of Motion to Prohibit any Reference to the Jury’s Role at the Penalty Phase Being ‘Advisory’ or to the Jury’s Penalty Verdict as Being a ‘Recommendation’
11/25/2009 Motion
to Declare Florida Statute 921.141 Unconstitutional Due to its Failure to Narrow the Scope of the Death Penalty
11/25/2009 Memorandum
of Law in Support of Motion to Declare Florida Statute 921.141 Unconstitutional Due to its Failure to Narrow the Scope of the Death Penalty
11/25/2009 Motion
for Jury Instructions Correctly Defining “Premeditation”
11/25/2009 Memorandum
Accompanying Motion for Jury Instructions Correctly Defining “Premeditation”

By: Jeansee

Jeansee — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:25:20 +0000

Richard Hornsby :@Jeansee I <3 Embellish

True historian you are... and True lawyer and possible politician ? LOL Thank You sir for you insights and responses..

By: Finally

Finally — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 21:47:16 +0000

Sorry for the spelling errors… I was in such a hurry that I didn’t proof-read before posting!!

Mr. Hornsby, thank you for your response. Unfortunately, just because WFTV-ABC removed all references to this story doesn’t illuminate all the other media outlets from still running with it. In fact, there’s still a lot of information still out on the web regarding this material including audio on youtube, Blinkoncrime.com, orlandosentinel.com just to name a few. With that in mind, how could this kind of information affect the case? If it were to affect the case, would there be an appeal option available due to the lack of a fair trial?