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Criminal

Jul. 7, 1999

How It's Done

By Mark B. Vezzani Experienced attorneys know knowledge of the law does not ensure a win. On balance, facts win lawsuits and arguments go packing. But there is much in the day-to-day combat that is less about knowing the law and having good facts than it is about outfoxing an opponent. This is a story about just such a case.

        By Mark B. Vezzani
        
        Experienced attorneys know knowledge of the law does not ensure a win. On balance, facts win lawsuits and arguments go packing. But there is much in the day-to-day combat that is less about knowing the law and having good facts than it is about outfoxing an opponent. This is a story about just such a case....

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