MONICA LINDSTROM

New Year’s resolutions for the players in the Jodi Arias trial

Jan 2, 2015, 10:08 PM | Updated: Apr 27, 2015, 8:38 pm

The new year is upon us and approximately 45 percent of Americans create resolutions. Granted, only 8 percent of those actually follow through. At least the good intention is there.

This got me thinking, what resolutions should the players in the State v. Jodi Arias trial have? (Besides the obvious one — ending the never ending saga)

Here is what I came up with:

Judge Sherry Stephens:

1. Prepare for retirement
2. Set DVR to record Judge Judy for inspiration

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New Year’s resolutions for the players in the Jodi Arias trial