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Attention California DUI Defendants - It Ain't Over Till It's Over

By Neil Shouse, Esq.

Just because you?ve been convicted of a California DUI, all hope is not lost. There are so many factors that a skilled California criminal defense attorney could challenge during the case or on appeal. Prosecutorial misconduct, jury misconduct, ineffective assistance of counsel?these are all issues that could cause a mistrial or overturn a conviction, which could ultimately acquit you of your drunk driving charges. Take, for example, jury misconduct. If you or your attorney discover the fact that a juror lied about his/her personal prejudices during the jury selection process which prejudiced you from receiving a fair trial, refused to deliberate during deliberations, conducted an independent investigation of the case, or relied on outside evidence to decide your fate, the judge may have to declare a mistrial...continue to full post

Full post as published by DUI Blogger on September 09, 2010 (boomark / email).