A blog by Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Brian Tannebaum. Commenting on criminal law issues of local and national interest.

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Coerced/Hearsay Testimony Allowed In Detainee Trials

According to AP, the Pentagon has drafted a manual for upcoming detainee trials that would allow suspected terrorists to be convicted on hearsay evidence and coerced testimony and imprisoned or put to death.

Additionally, a terror suspect's defense lawyer cannot reveal classified evidence in the person's defense until the government has a chance to review it.

Story is here

Brian Tannebaum is a criminal defense attorney in Miami, Florida practicing in state and federal court. To learn more about Brian and his firm, Tannebaum Weiss, please visit www.tannebaumweiss.com

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