In what circumstances will a defendant be able to use the defense defense?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Alvarez, C052061 (Cal. App. 7/30/2008), C052061 (Cal. App. 2008):
In a criminal trial, the question of which defense to use is a tactical one best left to trial counsel. (People v. Cunningham (2001) 25 Cal.4th 926, 1007; People v. Haskett (1982) 30 Cal.3d 841, 852-853.)
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