QUESTION
What are the chances of my husband winning the trial?
Asked on Apr 25th, 2013 on Criminal Law - New York
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My husband goes to trial because his DNA was found on a shirt that his friend wore. The trial lawyer retested the shirt and found another DNA.
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Michael J. Breczinski
This depends on all the facts. I can't give an opinion without knowing a lot more.
Answered on Apr 30th, 2013 at 2:38 AM
No attorney can answer your question based on such little information.
Answered on Apr 29th, 2013 at 4:04 AM
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Francis John Cowhig
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Without knowing all of the facts of the case and evidence against your husband, it is impossible to answer your question. It is also impossible to predict what will happen in the future at trial. If the only evidence against your husband is DNA, then the discovery of someone else's DNA may be enough to raise a reasonable doubt in favor of your husband. Since your husband has an attorney, I suggest that this question be directed to him.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2013 at 9:30 PM
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I have no idea. I hope your husband is not trying to do this on his own.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2013 at 8:30 PM
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It is impossible to estimate this with the limited information you provided, I strongly recommend you consult the attorney representing him. They have all the facts and thoroughly understand the case. Regardless, any case with DNA is sort of a wildcard, it can really go either way.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2013 at 8:26 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
50-50%.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2013 at 8:10 PM
John J. Carney
You have told me nothing about the case and therefore I could not possibly give you the odds of winning the trial. Ask his lawyer as he would have the facts of the case.
Answered on Apr 28th, 2013 at 8:09 PM