Is a defendant's best defense the best defense?

California, United States of America

The following excerpt is from People v. Quinones, F076114 (Cal. App. 2019):

"'Sometimes, a defendant's best defense is weak. He may make a tactical decision to concede guilt as to one or more of several counts as part of an overall defense strategy. A submission under these circumstances is not a slow plea, and the trial court is not constitutionally compelled by Boykin and Tahl to administer the guilty-plea safeguards to assure that the tactical decision is voluntary and intelligent....' [Citation]" (People v. Gaul-Alexander, supra, 32 Cal.App.4th at p. 749.)

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