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Aug. 23, 2002

Is Verdict Vulnerable to Appeal?

SAN DIEGO - With the conviction of David A. Westerfield in the death of Danielle van Dam, defense lawyers searching for ammunition for an appeal may focus on the judge's decision to allow a misdemeanor pornography charge to be tried with capital felonies, legal experts said.

By Claude Walbert
Nevada Journal Staff Writer
        SAN DIEGO - With the conviction of David A. Westerfield in the death of Danielle van Dam, defense lawyers searching for ammunition for an appeal may focus on the judge's decision to allow a misdemeanor pornography charge to be tried with capital felonies, legal experts said.
        The lawyer...

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