Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
2nd degree murder
can a lawyer prove 2nd degree murder by a tape that the defendent did not know was being taped. the defendent sarcasticlly statd that he ran someone over, but only after he was asked many times and denying it.s
Asked on 4/16/04, 1:39 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson
Nelson & Lawless
Re: 2nd degree murder
Talk to your attorney about the admissability of the tape, and the possibility of getting it supressed. If you don't object, it could come in.
Answered on 4/16/04, 1:59 pm
Ronald Richards
Law Offices of Ronald Richards and Associates
Re: 2nd degree murder
the entire tape must be played. it is a piece of evidence that the defendant can refute.
Answered on 4/16/04, 2:18 pm