Wudge
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Thanks for answering from a procedural POV, this is exactly what I was trying to understand....so the defense in any given case (or just capital cases?) has to advise the judge and the state as to thier intent prior to trial, and in order to take a certain course with other potential suspects, correct?
I kinda thought they could keep it all to themselves if it was not a discoverable item, did not realize they had to have a rule on intended defense. Seems like another layer of protection for the accused, and if that is the case I would have to agree that JS will carefully consider this.
It's true in any criminal trial. The defense can't simply offer up anything they wish as a defense -- such as a 'twinkie' defense (chuckle).