Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Oct. 19, 2013
Court boots lawyer from case after 4th attempt at brief
An appeals court made a rare decision this week to remove a criminal appellant's lawyer from a case after he failed to submit an opening brief that complied with court rules.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
An appeals court made an unusual decision this week to boot a criminal appellant's lawyer from a case after he failed to submit an opening brief that complied with court rules after four attempts.
Attorney General Kamala D. Harris had requested the court strike the fourth opening brief filed by Ventura attorney Steve Pell, who represents defendant Jeffrey Freeman, currently serving an l8-year sent...
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