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oswitneess for defense

my son is facing a death penalty case for double homicide in FL.He found the victoms & left FL to his moms home in GA. where he had been living 4 months prior to the murder.he hasnpublic defender[pretender] who ignore his wishes.He wants me,his mother & my friend who saw him everyday before the arrest.We have relevant testimony,my son wants us called his attorney refuses to even talk to me.They wave his rights to speedy trial against my sons wishes it will be 4 years in Jan.-09I am on fixed income no money what can we do or say to be heard?Is it wise to go public this is a very small town outside of Tampa.Does his attorney need to follow his wishes?So far he only plans on cross examining the state witnesses????


Asked on 7/26/08, 2:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: oswitneess for defense

Typically the lawyer makes all strategic decisions including what witnesses to call. A death case cannot be tried within speedy trial. Usually lawyers listen to what a witness has to say before excluding them, but obviously the lawyer does not think you have relevant testimony.

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Answered on 7/26/08, 3:59 pm
Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

Re: oswitneess for defense

Typically the lawyer makes all strategic decisions including what witnesses to call. A death case cannot be tried within speedy trial. Usually lawyers listen to what a witness has to say before excluding them, but obviously the lawyer does not think you have relevant testimony.

Read more
Answered on 7/26/08, 3:59 pm


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