Q: My husband has been charged with first degree Murder and He just got his discovery in and some Of it is redacted
And what he has read so far has no evidence on what he’s charged with
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Given the serious nature of first-degree murder charges, your husband needs competent legal representation immediately. If he already has an attorney, they should be reviewing the discovery materials with him in detail.
The presence of redacted information in discovery is common, as prosecutors may withhold certain details to protect witnesses, ongoing investigations, or other sensitive matters. However, your husband's defense team can file motions to challenge these redactions if they believe important exculpatory evidence is being withheld. Your husband's lawyer can also request additional discovery if they believe relevant materials are missing.
While it may seem encouraging that you don't see clear evidence in the initial discovery, criminal cases often develop over time as more information comes to light. The prosecution has specific deadlines to turn over evidence, and additional materials may still be forthcoming. Your husband should document everything he remembers about the time period in question and share this information only with his attorney, who can use it to build his defense and identify potential holes in the prosecution's case.
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