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Why Doesn't Nick Reiner's "Not Guilty" Plea Mean What You Think?
The not guilty plea entered on Nick Reiner's behalf is one of the most misunderstood moments in this case. Charged with two counts of first-degree murder with a multiple-murder special circumstance in the stabbing deaths of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, he faces a prosecution that has not ruled out seeking the ultimate penalty.Under California procedure, a not guilty plea preserves every defense option while psychiatric evaluation continues. The defense can later pursue legal insanity under the established standard, argue diminished capacity to challenge premeditation and reduce the…
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