Is it a tactical decision by defense counsel not to introduce any evidence of ownership of horses from any source?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Budre, F076963 (Cal. App. 2019):
Defense counsel did not want to have Budre testify at the suppression hearing and possibly "incriminate herself in any manner that can be used at trial." It is apparent defense counsel made a tactical decision to not introduce any evidence of ownership of the horses from any source because the defense strategy was to disclaim ownership. Great deference is accorded to trial counsel's tactical decisions. (People v. Lewis (2001) 25 Cal.4th 610, 661.)
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