Mueller's staffing shows questionable judgment
Sara Carter:
I had no problem providing defense attorneys with evidence to support the indictment. What usually happened was a guilty plea. I think the big mistake some prosecutors make is to overcharge in hopes that something will stick. This tends to make the case too complicated for a jury to follow and gives the defense wiggle room to challenge the whole case.
I see no excuse for withholding evidence the other side is entitled to see.
Mueller’s ‘Pit Bull’ Andrew Weissmann Busted for Withholding Evidence in Previous CaseEarly in my legal career, I prosecuted fraud cases for the State of Texas. I found that the most effective way to deal with a fraud crime was to tightly draw the indictment by alleging only unarguable counts.
“Reprehensible and subject, perhaps, to appropriate disciplinary measures”
I had no problem providing defense attorneys with evidence to support the indictment. What usually happened was a guilty plea. I think the big mistake some prosecutors make is to overcharge in hopes that something will stick. This tends to make the case too complicated for a jury to follow and gives the defense wiggle room to challenge the whole case.
I see no excuse for withholding evidence the other side is entitled to see.
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