Should A Criminal Defense Attorney Prepare A Case Differently Depending Upon The County?
Should a defense attorney prepare a case differently by county? Yes, says Oakland attorney Andrew Dósa—when he doesn't know the judge or the local system, he researches both. Charging practices vary; Mariposa County has an ordinance shaping how marijuana cases are prosecuted. Since the district attorney often drives outcomes more than the judge, he focuses on persuading the DA.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Oakland, CA
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Should a defense attorney prepare differently by county?
Yes—when he doesn't know the judge or local system, he researches both, since an unfamiliar judge means preparing more thoroughly.
Can a local ordinance change prosecution?
Yes—a county ordinance can shape how cases like marijuana are prosecuted, and since the DA often drives outcomes more than the judge, he focuses on persuading the DA.
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