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Timestamp: 2019-04-23 02:10:19+00:00

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In many cases, a client may suggest the attorney do something. Sometimes, the suggestion is very good and the attorney follows the suggestion. Other times, the client tells the attorney to do something and the attorney, because of his or her experience and training, tells the client no. The attorney then may explain why such a suggestion is not a good idea, based on his experience, knowledge of the case facts, knowledge of the judge on the case, the prosecutor assigned, criminal procedure and how the laws of evidence apply to the charges at issue.
This article is written to prevent a client from hurting himself or herself based on such a belief that the role of an attorney is to follow the commands of the client. It is not meant to defend the attorney’s decisions, as the client actually may have a very helpful suggestion after all, but clarify the authority that the attorney has in handling the case and specify those areas that the client retains absolute authority over in the defense of a criminal case. California Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 2-100.
Counsel for a criminal defendant, generally speaking, controls all decisions regarding trial tactics and court proceedings. People v. Masterson (1994) 8 Cal.4th 965, 35 Cal.Rptr. 2d 679; People v. Whittington (1977) 74 Cal.App.3d 806, 820, 141 Cal.Rptr. 742. What exactly are “trial tactics?” Obviously, this would include things such as whether to give an opening statement (or not), when to exercise peremptory challenges during voir dire and what experts to retain for trial.
5. Whether to waive time to trial within 60 days of the superior court arraignment (Penal Code § 1382(a)(2)). However, there are limitations. For example, the waiver cannot be simply to accommodate defense counsel’s calendar if it results in trial beyond statutory deadlines (People v. Johnson (1980) 26 Cal.3d 557, 568, 162 Cal.Rptr. 431).
7. Whether to request a change of venue (People v. Guzman (1988) 45 Cal.3d 915, 937, 248 Cal.Rptr. 467, overruled on other grounds in Price v. Superior Court (2001) 25 Cal.4th 1046, 1069, n 13, 108 Cal.Rptr.2d 409).
4. Whether to demand a jury trial (People v. Holmes (1960) 54 Cal.2d 442, 5 Cal.Rptr. 81).
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