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Well we had the trial today. We ended up before a "hanging" judge who rarely throws out any charges...particularly relatedto DUI's. In short, judge threw out evading police, disorderly, open container and speeding. Has heard the DUI portion and is taking it under advisement...wants to review video evidence.
When a directed verdict was not granted for the DUI, in an effort to show bias against my client, I put both officers on the stand and questioned them about the death threats in front of myself and the prosecutor. They both lied....suprise, suprise. This put the prosecutor (and myself) in a bit of an ethical dilemma because as officers of the Court we have a duty regarding the perjury ....and we're both now witnesses which, if we aRE to testify we must withdraw dfrom our respective roles as defense lawyer and prosecutor.
We shall see as to the ultimate outcome...both regarding the DUI and now the officers perjury.
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