Buffalo, NY (WBEN) A former prosecutor says it's anyone's guess how long deliberations will go in the trial of James Corasanti.

Former prosecutor Joe Maruszak says it will depend on the strength of the evidence on the charges against Corasanti. "If the jurors collectively believe the proof is exceptionally strong, they'll get through the counts rather quickly," predicts Corasanti. He says the lesser counts will only take a lot of time if the proof is not overwhelming on a particular count.

The one count that could take a lot of time is the charge of manslaughter. "It is a rather conceptually difficult (charge), consciously ignoring and disregarding an unjustifiable risk of death or serious injury," explains Maruszak. "During my time in the DA's office, my experience on a case similar to this, is jurors will deliberate on that particular count. If there is a lengthy deliberation process, that will be the most difficult charge for the jury to dissolve."

Maruszak says one thing that could make deliberations go faster: the possibility of being sequestered. "If a jury is sequestered overnight at a local hotel, that usually speeds up the process a bit because people want to return to their normal routines with family and friends," says Maruszak.

Jurors will hear closing arguments Tuesday before getting the trial.