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May 6, 2012

Ronald B. Robie

Justice Ronald Robie says lawyers should think about appellate issues even during trial.

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Ronald B. Robie
3rd District Court of Appeal (Sacramento)

By Emily Green

Daily Journal Staff Writer

SACRAMENTO - The most common mistake a trial lawyer can make, Justice Ronald B. Robie says, is failing to preserve an issue for appeal.

"You must object in the trial court. You must make sure you raise issues in the trial court. You can't just come in here and say 'gotcha' at the Court of Appeal," Robie said. He recommends that lawyers who know their case will be appealed consult with appell... (continued)

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