Daily Archives: August 31, 2018

Self-Defense as a Matter of Law Discussed

It is possible to establish self-defense as a matter of law, but “only when the evidence…[of] the necessary elements of self-defense is clear and undisputed should our courts order acquittal,”. When the prosecutor offers evidence that, if believed, negates an … Continue reading

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Contraband Isn’t Safe, Even in a Safe

Evidence of the contraband – some of it in a locked safe – in the Defendant’s room, supported a finding that Defendant possessed that contraband. Just because some of the contraband was the roommate’s doesn’t mean that it wasn’t your contraband … Continue reading

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