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Question for MAINE lawyer------What are the barriors for a defense attorney?
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We were told that despite the overwhelming differences in the plaintiffs statements, the defense attorney could NOT bring the differences to the courts attention, UNLESS the prosecution were to raise the issues first. Any truth to this?
It is impossible to answer this question in any meaningful way. The rules of evidence govern the admissibility of statements at a trial. Those rules are complex, and how they apply in a given circumstance is entirely fact specific. As a general matter, the barriers or limits on a defense attorney are the strictures that are created by the rules of evidence, the particular statements at issue and the purpose for which the attorney would seek to introduce the statements into evidence. But that's a generality that won't mean much to you. It's the particulars that matter, and nobody can address the particulars without knowing the particulars. This forum isn't an appropriate place to get into the particulars. If you want a second opinion, you need to consult with another attorney who can review the case and provide an informed answer to your questions.
