A jury in Florida today found the now infamous single mother, Casey Anthony, not guilty in the murder of her 2 year old daugh
ter.
Anthony cried when the jury verdict was read and hugged her criminal defense attorney as the prosecutor sat shaking his head in unbelief. This certainly comes as a shock to many individuals who have been following this trial closely across the country. The case has become one of the most televised cases in the country and the media has covered it closely. The jury deliberated for more than 10 hours before acquitting Anthony of these charges. Anthony was found guilty of lying to investigators but completely exonerated of all charges associated with her daughter’s death. Her 2 year old girl was found dead in the woods near her grandparent’s home in 2008. It remains to be seen what measures the prosecution will take in response.
When you enter a plea, you waive certain constitutional rights.
What is a Plea? A plea in a criminal case is when the prosecutor makes an offer to a criminal defendant to plead guilty or
