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Criminal Trial Attorney | @NewsNation Legal Analyst| TV Host| Author| Host of @thepresumption w/ @lawyergriffin - Informed & Opinionated.
May 18, 2023 6 tweets 2 min read
THREAD: @archeronpoint and I were discussing how an LE contributor can stay in his/her lane and still tweet and still provide insightful and accurate commentary so as to avoid a rabbit hole of wrong legal analysis. Taking #BryanKohberger/#IdahoFour as an example, here are some Qs that an LE could address in commentary without exposure to criticism and correction:
May 17, 2023 8 tweets 2 min read
THREAD: #BryanKohberger State's response to defense's 3rd supplemental discovery request. First, Prosecution's discovery obligations extend beyond what is in their possession to also items within their control. It's a proactive duty, meaning they must produce what they have and what they need to gather. The rule must be interpreted in the context of Brady obligations (disclosure of exculpatory evidence). Re "Standard Lab Discovery: state claims it won't provide personnel related materials unless lab staff testify
May 16, 2023 14 tweets 4 min read
THREAD Motion to Compel: Per ICR 16 (Idaho Criminal Rule) governing discovery disclosures, sections (a) and (b) the prosecution must provide all exculpatory evidence in its possession and in the possession of its staff and "others" who have participated in the investigation. This is a broad mandate. The prosecution must also disclose/provide evidence and materials on "written request". #Kohberger has made at least three written discovery requests: a first and two supplementals.
Mar 17, 2023 8 tweets 2 min read
THREAD: I'm pretty outraged over the yet another #Murdaugh indictment and conviction in the court of public opinion. This time, #Buster. So I'm not shutting up. Two Smith lawyers have said in intrvs there's NO evidence that links Buster to Smith's murder. Last week @FitsNews published an update on the story saying the investigation did NOT involve #Buster or any Murdaughs. Exhuming a body means new autopsy which at best may establish the manner of death: vehicular manslaughter or murder by physical assault.