Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

can there be a mistrial based on the fact that the lawyer made the folowing statements..

"i could be getting $15,000 for this case, but because I am court appointed i only get $3000."

"you know the judge was a teacher of mine"" "no you and your cousin have to be tried together, there is no other way to separate the cases"

thanks,

Deb


Asked on 1/04/10, 7:54 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
James Hall Qua, Hall, Harvey & Walsh

Based what you provided as the facts, I don't think such would justify granting a new trial.

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Answered on 1/09/10, 10:04 am
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

This is truly bizarre and inappropriate for the first statement. I agree that this is stupidity if made at trial and not on its own enough.

As to the second statement, was it made at trial?

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Answered on 1/09/10, 1:44 pm


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