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Ms. Toad

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26. Interpretation of the law can be argued on appeal,

Reply to ExWhoDoesntCare (Reply #19)

Fri Aug 4, 2023, 05:53 PM

Aug 2023

But since law and fact are often intertwined, the better practice is to argue it at the trial level via motions and proposed jury instructions. It would not be raised by expert testimony (even at the appellate level).

It is always better to win at trial than to count on being reversed on appeal.

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No, I'm not an attorney and didn't even sleep at a Holiday Inn last night... [View all] WarGamer Aug 2023 OP

IF he had something relevant to contribute, dersh might be called, elleng Aug 2023 #1

Besides, he'd be just as likely... regnaD kciN Aug 2023 #14

And while I'm asking questions... WarGamer Aug 2023 #2

'An order granting or refusing a change of venue is not directly appealable, elleng Aug 2023 #5

That's a relief... I was afraid SCOTUS could order the case be held in NOVA in a purple county. WarGamer Aug 2023 #7

Wouldn't really matter, imo. elleng Aug 2023 #11

First question- I don't think so. underpants Aug 2023 #6

Yeah Dersh says he has a "one time" policy re: representing clients. WarGamer Aug 2023 #9

He just got his ass sanctioned for Kari Lake AZSkiffyGeek Aug 2023 #15

Most things are subject to appeal ExWhoDoesntCare Aug 2023 #20

I'm not a lawyer but claudette Aug 2023 #3

Dershowitz said in the same interview he would NOT represent Trump. WarGamer Aug 2023 #4

Good claudette Aug 2023 #18

Dershowitz is just trying to keep his Fox seat warm. He's full of it. Piratedog Aug 2023 #8

The crime took place in DC. Should be tried in DC. No standing to move out. Piratedog Aug 2023 #10

Perhaps Dershowitz is underestimating the depth of evidence Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2023 #12

Man, he'd be the worst witness ever. WarGamer Aug 2023 #13

No, you cannot call a lawyer as a witness to testify as to what the law should be. rsdsharp Aug 2023 #16

great explanation, thanks! WarGamer Aug 2023 #17

Generally speaking, an appeal can only be taken from a final judgment. rsdsharp Aug 2023 #22

Good explanation - Ms. Toad Aug 2023 #25

I'm under the impression ExWhoDoesntCare Aug 2023 #19

Interpretation of the law can be argued on appeal, Ms. Toad Aug 2023 #26

The legal issues will be argued by counsel in the case LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2023 #21

quite good summary, tyvm WarGamer Aug 2023 #24

I am a corporate lawyer but I have gotten to try a couple of cases LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2023 #27

Dershowitz is sad because how unfair people have been to him after he defended Trump LetMyPeopleVote Aug 2023 #23