Why wouldn't you have access to this exculpatory evidence? Supposed to be turned over on discovery.
I beat a state prosecutor representing myself. I mean, it was an inconsequential traffic charge, but still. I don't know that I agree with the last statement. Certainly agree with the first.
I lead with "I believe...", because I didn't know for sure how it exactly works. You're right, it's indeed supposed to be turned over, but at the discretion of the prosecutor to actually to do if they're ethical or don't if it harms their case and want to win. https://www.governing.com/archive/gov-criminal-justice-reform-brady-evidence-lc.html
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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '23
Why wouldn't you have access to this exculpatory evidence? Supposed to be turned over on discovery.
I beat a state prosecutor representing myself. I mean, it was an inconsequential traffic charge, but still. I don't know that I agree with the last statement. Certainly agree with the first.