What are the consequences of counsel failing to give counsel a reason for their failure to comply with a motion of motion?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Flores, E060209 (Cal. App. 2015):
omission, (2) counsel was asked for a reason and failed to provide one, or (3) there simply could be no satisfactory explanation.' [Citation.]" (People v. Arce (2014) 226 Cal.App.4th 924, 930.)
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