What is the effect of a defendant failing to raise a claim at trial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Martin Castillo, B211209, B219262, Los Angeles County Super. Ct. No. BA310059 (Cal. App. 2011):
As a preliminary matter, we note that defendant forfeited the claim by failing to raise it in the trial court. (People v. Hill (1992) 3 Cal.4th 959, 994, overruled on another
Page 12
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Can a defendant bring a notice of appeal to the Court of Appeal claiming that he failed to raise his constitutional claims in the trial court? (California, United States of America)
Is a defendant's claim that the trial court's failure to provide him with the means and subpoena witnesses to defend at trial a violation of his Sixth Amendment right to represent himself at trial reversible? (California, United States of America)
Does Defendant have a valid claim to be able to claim damages from a defendant who has been found guilty of a similar claim against the Defendant? (California, United States of America)
In what circumstances will the Attorney General claim that the Defendant failed to object to the Defendant's conduct at trial? (California, United States of America)
Does a defendant who failed to raise a section 654 claim at sentencing forfeit the claim on appeal? (California, United States of America)
Does the Attorney General's claim that Defendant has "waived" a claim that the Defendant has failed to object to the victim's restitution award? (California, United States of America)
What is the test for a claim against a defendant who failed to raise a vouching objection at trial? (California, United States of America)
Does Defendant have a claim that the trial court abused its discretion to treat Defendant as a "defendant" in a medical malpractice case? (California, United States of America)
Can a defendant who fails to object to the imposition of a fee or fine in the trial court raise a claim on appeal? (California, United States of America)
When a defendant makes a mid-trial motion to revoke his self represented status and have standby counsel appointed for the remainder of the trial, does the trial court have a duty to manage the trial? (California, United States of America)
