Monday, March 21, 2011

Murder Trial--Does the State need witnesses?

Another murder trial. Shooting during a drug deal gone bad. Client went to ReStart to get some dope, and instead the "dealer" and his partner got into the vehicle and pulled a gun. Client shoots dope dealer's partner.
State has one eyewitness. State has not talked to witness. Ever.
Homeless witness last talked to by police two years and two weeks ago.
On the Monday of trial, State finds their witness, so we'll start jury selection on Tuesday.
Should be interesting since witness does not see the start of the struggle.

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