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During trial can a lawyer read word for word the arrest affidavit and ask the officer if he read it correctly without admitting
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Answered on February 14, 2012
It sounds like you're trying to do what's called "Impeach through prior inconsistent statement."
This is how it's done: When the officer answers...
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Son went to court for vop today ,he was denied a public defender . He is homeless and doesnt have a job .
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Answered on February 13, 2012
In order to qualify for a public defender one has to be indigent. Usually an application is filled out where the defendant is asked to list various...
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Can a defense attorney ask a witness, during cross examination, about his plea with the prosecutor?
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Answered on February 12, 2012
Absolutely, the witness may be questioned to determine whether the witness is biased or not. If the witness was offered something in exchange for...
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