2006-09-14 02:43:55 · 4 answers · asked by Sandusky Bay L 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Discovery in a criminal case usually deals only with exculpatory evidence, which your attorney can explain to you in detail. And under most states laws, that exculpatory evidence applies any time a criminal sentence could be imposed, including parole violations.
2006-09-14 05:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The violation of probation does not negate the defendant's rights and privileges, hence it should not terminate discovery. However, there are exceptions to this, for example the right to discovery is not inherent if there is an open investigation, hence if the discovery relates to an item which was part of an open investigation (if it is arguable that it related to tracking the person down with respect to the alleged probation violation) then there is the argument that there was no right to discovery. If there was a violation of this right, it will generally default the case and end in a mistrial.
2006-09-14 10:06:27 · answer #2 · answered by russian_returns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is a discovery
2014-07-24 14:14:46 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay a lawyer!!!
2006-09-14 09:51:07 · answer #4 · answered by Carlos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋