Not saying I’m right, just saying that the facts can’t be ignored. It’s easy (and sometimes fun) to get caught up in the minutiae but the facts based on evidence are usually what decides any case case.
If the facts decide this case, there’s no way GZ gets something other than either an aquittal or at worst a hung jury. In no way would I ‘think’ the decision between aquittal/hung jury or conviction is a coin flip.
A hung jury means a retrial if the gubmint chooses. Back to square one but a motion to dismiss should still be available. ;-)
On the other hand a televised motion for dismissal, allowing all the evidence put before the American people complete with live testimony subject to cross examination could in this case make Trayvon look significantly less angelic and much more likely the aggressor in this case.
Given that, the judge can present a written decision, and get out of town.
BTW, SYG has been successfully utilized in gang vs gang shootouts. Prolly unintended consequences of the law.