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Originally Posted by srandallf
dont you now have an absolute duty to withdraw and testify ? man, i wouldnt take a chance at this point
never trust a client :-)
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Yeah...judge, prosecutor, and I discussed the issues on the record in the presence of my client. Judge then allowed me a recess to discuss with my client. Judge even offerred to allow a continuance for us to withdraw and testify. I also had two other witnesses (both LEO's ...15 yr veterans...who are not with this PD tetsified as to officer's hostile behaviour towards client. So a decision was made to proceed and attempt to show bias/impeachment evidence with these witnesses. Client was good with it.
Considering I got him off the more serious charges that carried up to 2 years + jail time, he thinks I am god.
BTW...one thing that was flattering is the prosecutor applauded my trial work and the judge pulled me aside and told me it was one of the best trial presentations he had seen. That'll make me feel good when the client files a malpractice claim
