19-04-2014, 05:40 PM
Or, the defense team is fishing for weaknesses, or just shooting at anything that pops up, two time honored defense traditions. But, if true, it wouldn't be the first time that the government attempted to draw a foul in order to delay a hearing, or avoid a trial altogether. It would be a win-win situation for a crooked prosecution, either you gain valuable information, intimidate the defense team, or give yourself an easy out if the plan fails, or all of the above. Of course, any named government officials foolish enough to get involved would have to "fall on thier swords."