Can a defense counsel argue that they conducted essential research and investigation and call witnesses as requested?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Rodriguez, 275 Cal.App.2d 946, 80 Cal.Rptr. 397 (Cal. App. 1969):
The contention that defense counsel at the trial did not undertake essential research and investigation and call witnesses as requested, is not supported by the record; matters not of record cannot be urged on appeal. (People v. Jackson, 230 Cal.App.2d 485, 490, 41 Cal.Rptr. 113.)
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