George Zimmerman Murder of Trayvon Trial News with Attorney Michael Cavalluzzi

George Zimmerman is being tried for the murder of Trayvon Martin, and we look at the defense strategy that is in place, the stand-your-ground argument, and the likelihood that Zimmerman will take the stand. Renowned defense attorney Michael Cavalluzzi joins us to break the trial down as we are brace for another mega-trial on Crime Time.

GUEST BIO:
Michael "Mike" Cavalluzzi is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Los Angeles County. He has been described by judges and prosecutors as aggressive, uncompromising, and relentless in his pursuit of justice for his clients. Having defended clients in courts throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange Counties, Mike Cavalluzzi has cemented a reputation as a top trial attorney.
Michael Cavalluzzi began his legal career in 1992 as a civil litigator for State Farm Insurance, the largest insurance company in the United States. After winning several jury trials, Mr. Cavalluzzi decided to leave State Farm and focus on the practice of criminal defense. He joined the Public Defender's Office and quickly established himself as a fearless, creative trial attorney, defending clients in all types of cases, ranging from misdemeanor battery to homicide. Mr. Cavalluzzi is also actively involved in civil litigation, successfully representing a number of personal injury cases.
Having practiced extensively throughout the juvenile justice system, Mike Cavalluzzi is well known in many juvenile courts, where he is on a first-name basis with judges, prosecutors, and probation officers. As a member of the gay community, Mike Cavalluzzi is also an outspoken advocate for the rights of the entire LGBT population.

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EPISODE BREAKDOWN:
00:01 Coming up on Crime Time.
01:10 Welcoming Mike Cavalluzzi to talk about the George Zimmerman trial.
01:50 Preserving the witnesses privacy.
04:55 The perception of the public on the case.
06:26 What the judge will allow about Trayvon.
12:01 The decision to admit or reject fighting evidence.
16:58 Will George Zimmerman have to take the stand?