An Interesting Application of the Confrontation Clause Under Crawford v. Washington “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right […] to be confronted with the witnesses against him […].” – U.S. Constitution, Sixth Amendment While defending a client...
Year: 2010
On “Truthiness” in the Courtroom
Invariably a client suggests taking a preemptive strike against their adversary in court by raising a false allegation. “I’ll say he did such and such or so and so, and it will be his word against mine; then, if he said I did such and so or so and such, I’ll have...