How Legal Experience Proves Superior In Criminal Defense
Why does a former prosecutor make a stronger defense lawyer? Because he's seen the game from both sides, says Oakland attorney Darryl Stallworth. Fifteen years charging cases taught him how prosecutors think, evaluate evidence, and decide whether to deal. Now, sitting across from them, he frames a client's case using exactly the arguments that once moved him as a prosecutor.
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Answered by Darryl Stallworth · Oakland, CA
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Why does a former prosecutor defend better?
Because he's seen the game from both sides—fifteen years charging cases taught how prosecutors think and decide whether to deal.
What did prosecution teach him?
Fluency in forensics and evidence, plus how charging discretion works, which sharpens his defense strategy.
How does he use that now?
He frames a client's case using exactly the arguments that once moved him as a prosecutor, giving the other side what persuaded him.
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