Tag: criminal defense
Chain of Custody Breaks: Suppression vs. Weight Arguments
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Aug 30 2026
Learn the critical legal distinction between suppressing evidence due to chain of custody breaks and arguing its reduced weight. Understand how judges and juries handle procedural errors.
Defense Challenges: Addressing Suspect Arguments in Homicide Cases
- By : Ian Brophy
- Date : Feb 23 2026
In homicide cases, defense attorneys challenge suspect arguments by questioning evidence, witness reliability, and procedural errors. Reasonable doubt, not perfection, wins acquittals.