The attorneys for both of the young women charged as adults in the case of alleged abuse at Good Samaritan Society of Albert Lea have filed motions in Freeborn County District Court to suppress statements obtained from their clients to law enforcement officials.
Attorney Craig Nelson said he received a notice of motion in the mail from Larry Maus, Brianna Broitzman’s attorney, requesting a contested omnibus hearing for his client.
Nelson said the court will consider issues such as suppression of statements obtained from Broitzman “on the grounds that the statement was obtained in violation of her constitutional rights,” along with an order of the court dismissing the criminal complaint against her for lack of probable cause.
Broitzman’s court appearance was continued to March 30.
Co-defendant Ashton Larson court appearance is still to be held, according to court officials. That could be continued at the last minute to a new date as well, however, depending on the wishes of Larson’s attorney, Evan Larson.
Larson has also requested a contested omnibus hearing. Among other things, he too seeks suppression of the statements obtained from Larson.
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Attorney Craig Nelson said he received a notice of motion in the mail from Larry Maus, Brianna Broitzman’s attorney, requesting a contested omnibus hearing for his client.
Nelson said the court will consider issues such as suppression of statements obtained from Broitzman “on the grounds that the statement was obtained in violation of her constitutional rights,” along with an order of the court dismissing the criminal complaint against her for lack of probable cause.
Broitzman’s court appearance was continued to March 30.
Co-defendant Ashton Larson court appearance is still to be held, according to court officials. That could be continued at the last minute to a new date as well, however, depending on the wishes of Larson’s attorney, Evan Larson.
Larson has also requested a contested omnibus hearing. Among other things, he too seeks suppression of the statements obtained from Larson.
Full Article and Source:
Suppress statements in elder abuse case?
See also:
Support Group Formed
Community Outrage
5 comments:
I absolutely hate legal maneuvering. The evidence - the full evidence should be presented.
Ahhh the joys of defense attorney's - makes me SICK!
I have a cousin who sat on a jury of a suspected child molester. The prosecution tried to enter prior history and was prevented.
Cousin weighed the evidence presented and voted not guilty. He thought he'd done his job.
Later, he heard it was the perp's third offense -- that info had not been allowed.
So, you know the end of the story --- my cousin has never gotten over it.
It seems that constitutional rights only apply to perps. That's probably not true, but that's sure how it seems.
Great article you got here. It would be great to read something more about this matter. Thank you for posting that material.
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