Is there a defense that to their best and reasonable judgment?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Chavez, B216450, Los Angeles County Super. Ct. No. TA091961 (Cal. App. 2011):
defense that, to their best and reasonable professional judgment seem appropriate under the circumstances. [Citation.]" (People v. Anzalone (2006) 141 Cal.App. 4th 380, 394.)
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