I think that IF Donna takes a plea, and IF that involves Wendi somehow, then it will be easier for them to arrest her. I still think that they will need her if a trial for Donna is going forward.
I know but he went to law school.
I think a lot of lawyers become lobbyists, they’re familiar with the legislative process and how to represent people’s interests. I think it’s hard to do it if you dont have a law degree. Maybe he got tired of billable hours.
Ok. I didn’t realize that is what he did before being on the non profit for JFD. He does look too relaxed and seems to have lots of time in the day to be on the “lives” to have a job as a lawyer lol. Seems like a happy guy.
AMICUSCURIE , as always your posts often invoke thought deeper than just surface observation. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt, if I was on trial for a crime, my spouse would be sitting in that courtroom. But then again, my spouse has never said a mean thing about anyone and loves his spouse/family with (oft frustrated) kindness...we are his world.
Never said it was about what happened this week.
There is usually a rule which prevents witnesses from hearing the testimony of other witnesses. The parties can decide to invoke that rule or waive it, as I understand. Usually, in my experience, they invoke it and the witnesses have to stay outside. It makes sense, because you don’t want their testimony to be influenced by others.
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So I am still not clear. Could the judge have prevented Rashbaum from representing Donna at the get go?Although I am sure there is no ethical obligation or duty to tell the financier of a criminal defense, in advance, you are resigning from your client's case on the day the jury is being selected. Did DR make a courtesy call to HA during the break? Hypothetically, of course, it might go something like this: I am calling to let you know I am no longer representing your wife, my client, on live coverage TV this afternoon....and it's all your son's fault.
"I had a waiver." then he he changes it to "I thought I had a waiver." Really? Glaringly, every one in the court spoke to DR in a moderated and civil manner; No screaming, arm waiving, eye rolls and over-the-top patonizing. Ironic, huh?
Peter Schorsch wrote FABULOUS & GO TO article, definitely one of the best!
Attorney conflicts, delays — seeking justice for Dan Markel continues
Donna Adelson’s lawyer Dan Rashbaum withdraws due to "severe" conflict, causing painful (but promising) trial delay
Hi KP, in my opinion a judge can prevent/disallow anything before a trial even begins to ensure a fair trial. (The legal eagles will have to chime in.) Whether or not he did or wishes he did is moot now. It seems as if everyone was being forced/coerced to make sure DA got her special treatment and document every interaction with her to cover themselves. She has proven to be confrontational and demanding. Ya' know what they say, "Give Donna enough rope and.... " Guess Rashbaum should have documented all his interactions with her as well!
Yup. If the conflict is to the point that a parties 6th amendment rights are so adversely impacted, then the judge won't allow the waiver to be signed.
It appears to me that in this case nobody presented the judge with a written waiver, signed or not. But I could be wrong.
Apparently CA's waiver was oral only...
