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Originally Posted by My guy Charles  So, can anyone explain what happens next and what the consequences will be for Jodi? I want her to be alone and miserable for the rest of her life!! Is there any chance of her just being in jail like she is now, singing in prison American Idol, ordering snacks from the commissary and drawing....? I hope not!! |
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to the jury, wow!! I'm so glad to be wrong about my prediction of 2nd degree!
What happens next:
--Aggravation phase - mitigating factors will be given in court, then jury deliberates
--If not guilty of aggravated murder, then judge will set sentencing date ~60days out
--If guilty of aggravation, then jury has to deliberate as to life or death and they MUST be unanimous; if they can't come to a decision, a mistrial will occur for this phase only and a new jury will come in for just that phase.
--If she is sentenced to death, she goes to death row within a few hours of the sentence. If sentenced to life in prison, I believe the judge then sets a future date for the actual sentencing.