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Criminal

Jan. 27, 2006

Routine Pretrial Request May Assure Compliance With Disclosure Rules

Several years ago while prosecuting a DUI case, the judge quizzed me about the police report. Trying to see if the case could be settled, she asked about the road conditions. I told her the report indicated it was foggy. She asked whether it was a high fog or a low fog.

Konrad Moore

Public Defender Kern County Public Defender's Office

Several years ago while prosecuting a DUI case, the judge quizzed me about the police report. Trying to see if the case could be settled, she asked about the road conditions. I told her the report indicated it was foggy. She asked whether it was a high fog or a low fog.

I had no idea, but it was the day of jury trial and my two California Highway Patrol officer witnesses were just outside the courtroom. When we took a break, I went out to meet them. I explained that we were seein...

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