Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

Is it lawful for a judge, the d.a, and the attorney to meet in judges chamber and discuss things while the defendent sits in " bullpen"? In a feloney case!


Asked on 1/16/11, 8:12 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

Yes. Your attorney is your representative.

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Answered on 1/22/11, 4:18 am
William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

Yes, the attorney represents the client at a pre-trial conference. It is not a critical stage of the case, because no evidence is taken and nothing is decided. Typically, these involve plea negotiation, whether the admissibility of evidence will be contested, and what instructions should be given to the jury.

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Answered on 1/22/11, 7:26 am


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