It may not go to trial. They have to get through the preliminaty hearing first and I think that there is mounting evidence that impugns the prosecution's case. I wouldn't be surprised if the case does not suvive the preliminary hearing.
I've been wondering if the matter won't finally be resolved with Zimmerman going free, and the Martins settling a civil claim against Sanford for poor administration or training of the Neighborhood watch program. Among the many things I don't know is what kind of immunity the program might have.
As far as I know, such watch programs and their participants do not enjoy any immunity. States' statutes include a citizen arrest component, but such arrest may only take place if one witnesses an act of violence or imminent violence. However, such citizen must proceed as law enforcement would, but does not have governmental immunity.
