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vaberella

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32. I have issues that a supposedly competent lawyer makes a mistake like that.

Mon Jun 4, 2012, 10:58 PM

Jun 2012

I think I have a right to that, don't I. Not to mention, it's irrelevant what he even says since it would seem that in the 'coded' messages of Zimmerman to his wife they mention the second passport and it's location. Making me doubt this lawyer even more.

In the conversations, prosecutors said, Zimmerman and his wife also cryptically talk about his second passport in a safety deposit box they shared.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/george-zimmermans-bond-revoked/story?id=16476183#.T810yrWYSbI

I don't think I have made too many assumptions when this account is stated--jail conversations before bond date about the passport and so they knew. But we can give a pass on this since O'Mara decided he was at fault. However, I have my own issues with a lawyer I "assumed" to be competent making such a massive mistake that would lead to my re-imprisonment, since this situation would have been seen as a big problem without the money issue.

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Zimmerman's passport and money clarification, please. [View all] Sheepshank Jun 2012 OP

Most likely while he was in jail and they're just getting around to decoding them... uponit7771 Jun 2012 #1

Seems like if they are only now getting around to decoding the conversation Sheepshank Jun 2012 #3

I'm behind on this issue too JustAnotherGen Jun 2012 #2

Zimmerman had 2 Sekhmets Daughter Jun 2012 #5

But did he turn in that first passport by accident -- or on purpose? rocktivity Jun 2012 #15

I doubt the old one was ever lost. Sekhmets Daughter Jun 2012 #26

Zimmerman said that he had 'lost' his passport. He meant that he lost it because Jumping John Jun 2012 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author rocktivity Jun 2012 #9

When he turned over the first passport it was not expired. former9thward Jun 2012 #10

Expired or not that is irrevelant. vaberella Jun 2012 #28

You are making a lot of assumptions. former9thward Jun 2012 #31

I have issues that a supposedly competent lawyer makes a mistake like that. vaberella Jun 2012 #32

I read that he applied for another passport quite recently because the other was "lost" librechik Jun 2012 #19

You read something incorrect. former9thward Jun 2012 #24

Zimmerman was in jail Sekhmets Daughter Jun 2012 #4

The "code taliking" ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #7

So this all occurred prior to the 4/23/12 bond hearing? Sheepshank Jun 2012 #11

The prosecutor might have chosen not to bring it forth at the bond hearing. msanthrope Jun 2012 #14

That is my thought, as well. 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #16

His lawyer also said this Life Long Dem Jun 2012 #8

Of course he's full of it -- the bottom line is that Zimmerman KNEW he had two valid passports rocktivity Jun 2012 #13

Actually ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #18

Well, which of these scenarios sound more realistic? rocktivity Jun 2012 #25

If it's true, he could be cited for contempt. So he better hope the judge thinks it's bs, too. n/t EFerrari Jun 2012 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author rocktivity Jun 2012 #20

I forgot. Two simple words. pokerfan Jun 2012 #22

Ignorance of the law is not an excuse in a court of law. Life Long Dem Jun 2012 #23

I agree. But I do not believe the lawyers excuse AT ALL!n/t vaberella Jun 2012 #29

it was recorded in jail before out on bail magical thyme Jun 2012 #12

Here's where you can find a copy of the actual motion rocktivity Jun 2012 #21

Which paints O'Mara as a liar. And I have to wonder WHY he lied. n/t vaberella Jun 2012 #30

Zimmerman Fed Exed the passport along with the check bettyellen Jun 2012 #33

He turned himself in for about 4-7 days before his Bond hearing. vaberella Jun 2012 #27