Could MiLady just rule that the defence had the chance to agree to the assessment and because they are rejecting it, then they won't be able to use it to bring an appeal .. and therefore she will reject the application?
I wonder who this new witness is, and how long they have been on the case? :facepalm:
After 30 minutes of arguments it's going to be pretty funny if the Judge makes a ruling right away.
Hahahahaha..
Nel: " one thing i will agree with counsel, is we should not be emotional...and I agree."
Nel is so funny sometimes....
surely a second opinion over the course of 30 days makes perfect sense. the psych expert spent only two meetings with op, and already found gad. which opens the door... maybe there is more...
Perhaps, but on the other hand, an appeal could be launched based on incompetent representation, one factor being that the accused was denied an independent psychiatric assessment by his counsel.
IMO, the Judge must refer him.
I think if she does it indicates that she had made her mind up before the argument was put. That would not be good. I don't find her a fast thinker. She will need to go away and think.