Does a defendant, by not taking the stand, forfeit any claim he may otherwise have to a jury charge on justification?
At a precharge conference, the defendant, Jose Santiago, who had not testified, requested the inclusion of a charge on justification, alleging there had been sufficient evidence presented to warrant such a charge. In opposing the request, the Assistant District Attorney argued that since the defense of justification...
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