Can a criminal defendant be questioned without counsel?
Can a criminal defendant be questioned without counsel?
The broad analysis applied by most circuits is that while the prac- tice of questioning without the defendant’s counsel being present is undesirable, there is no constitutional requirement of per se ex- clusion of evidence so obtained.”
When should a trial judge intervene to question a witness?
When a trial judge perceives that the examining lawyer is thinking about one thing in his questioning and the witness is obviously talking about some- thing else, the judge should intervene and ask a few simple ques- tions to save time and prevent delay. One must be aware however, that often the lawyer will inten-
Can a witness talk to a lawyer before cross examination?
If a witness talks to the lawyer who called him or her to the stand before the cross examination has been completed, the cross examining lawyer may become quite irritated and claim that something illegal, improper, or unethical has occurred. This same issue arises in a slightly different context during civil depositions.
Is it improper for a lawyer to talk to a witness?
On one side of the spectrum, some believe that witnesses are automatically sequestered by virtue of being called to testify, and it is absolutely improper for a lawyer to talk to any witness about any subject until that witness’ testimony has been concluded.
How to contact the Staff Judge Advocate office?
For a consultation, call 240-612-4672. The Victim and Witness Assistance Program, is a Commander-directed program that is supported by the Staff Judge Advocate Office. The VWAP Program provides guidance for the treatment of victims and witnesses of crime under the UCMJ.
Where can I find Army Judge Advocate General?
Visit the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps Legal Information Portal. This website is a resource designed to educate and inform military members on their personal legal affairs. Information contained on this site is not legal advice.
Who is the Judge Advocate General at Fort Carson?
The Fort Carson Field Office is a subordinate operating element of the Great Plains Region of the U.S. Army Trial Defense Service (USATDS), U.S. Army Legal Services Agency (USALSA), Fort Belvoir, VA, a field operating agency of The Judge Advocate General (T JAG). All USATDS counsel are assigned to USALSA with duty at Fort Carson, Colorado.
What is the mission of the Army Judge Advocate Corps?
Like every Army organization, the primary mission of the Corps is to support the war fighter through a variety of activities. Judge advocates assist commanders with Operational Law, Civil Law & Military Justice.