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ProfessorGAC

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3. I Don't Believe The State Gets Any Surprises

Reply to tenderfoot (Original post)

Tue Dec 28, 2021, 06:16 PM

Dec 2021

AFAIK, evidence withheld from the defense is a no-no.
Has to do with the defense having no police powers to investigate & develop their own contrary evidence, I believe.

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If you're a criminal prosecutor would you want the perp to know what you had on them? [View all] tenderfoot Dec 2021 OP

Any such requirement comes after charges have been filed and prior to trial. hlthe2b Dec 2021 #1

Yes marie999 Dec 2021 #2

I Don't Believe The State Gets Any Surprises ProfessorGAC Dec 2021 #3

At what stage of the investigation? Effete Snob Dec 2021 #4

Here's a funny thing I've noticed Effete Snob Dec 2021 #5

Another thing to bear in mind... Effete Snob Dec 2021 #6