Most criminal cases are resolved without the need for a trial; however, for those that do go to trial it can be a long and stressful process for the defendant and his or her loved ones. If you are currently facing criminal charges in San Diego, California and are considering “Criminal Trial in San Diego: Is A Cop’s Word Evidence in Court?”
DA Cannot Hide a Bad Expert Witness Behind a Better One
In a recent decision handed down from a California Court of Appeals, the Court affirmed a criminal defendant’s Constitutional right to confront an expert witness who has prepared a report relied upon by another prosecution witness. In People v. Dungo, the DA tried at a jury trial to swap a bad “DA Cannot Hide a Bad Expert Witness Behind a Better One”