[zingzang]

Is the defense lawyer really that dumb? Would an E-4 view this case any differently than an O-4? My guess is no, especially since the rules state that the panel must be selected from the unit in which the alleged crime took place. He's just trying to delay the inevitable.

What I want to know is will this jerkoff be subject to the death penalty? Again, my guess is no. If this occured in WWII, there would have been a summary court-martial in the field, with the outcome being a firing squad. Too bad this is a kinder, gentler Army today.

[68skylark]

He's charged with several capital crimes. I predict it will happen -- but it may take a decade or more.

As for the jury, if I were innocent I think I'd want the wisest, most seasoned and sophisticated jurors I could get. Wouldn't you? And if I were guilty, I'd want people who were less bright are more easily swayed by youthful emotions. Wouldn't you? (I'm not saying young NCO's aren't bright, by the way -- far from it. But compared to the age and education and experience of an O-5 or O-6 I think you see my point.)