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by otakucode 3092 days ago
It doesn't matter what the defense lawyers know. They are not permitted to present that information in court. If they tried to, the prosecution would raise an objection that the defense was attempting to 'bamboozle' the jury with technobabble and it would be suppressed.
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What is the point of a defense lawyer if they are not allowed to argue for their client?
That's a good question.