Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania
Obtaining Evidence for Defense in a Criminal Case
Is it possible for a defense attorney to obtain the cell phone records of the plaintiff (or other private parties) in a criminal case, if those records would strengthen the case for the defendent? If so, how is this accomplished?
Asked on 8/10/07, 4:53 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Mark Johns
Mark Johns, Esquire
Re: Obtaining Evidence for Defense in a Criminal Case
This would be accomplished by subpeona.
Answered on 8/10/07, 5:20 am
John Gibson
John W. Gibson, Esquire
Re: Obtaining Evidence for Defense in a Criminal Case
Yes. Your attorney should specifically request those records in informal discovery. If they are not provided he should file a motion to compel discovery.
Answered on 8/10/07, 12:07 pm
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